Driver Service
Resume:
Robert Martin
Monroe, MI *****
*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
To find a position in which my previous work experience in
transportation, and transportation management would be of benefit
to a potential employer.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in computer applications such as: Microsoft Word Excel
PowerPoint Internet Basic knowledge, beginner experience: Access
EXPERIENCE
Car and Shuttle Driver
Trinity Transportation, Wyandotte, MI
01/2012 to 10/2014
Worked off of a daily transport schedule transporting people from home
to doctor and medical appointments throughout Southeastern Michigan in
a safe and timely manner. Responsible for daily vehicle inspection for
fluid levels, as well as tire pressure, and body damage. Required to
insure the vehicle was clean both inside and out at all times.
Maintained logs for billing purposes. Drove vehicles ranging from Ford
Crown Victoria's, Toyota Prius, Dodge Caravans, and well as Ford and
Chevrolet 2500 series 10 passenger vans. Accident and ticket free for
well over 20 tears.
Driver / Crew Leader Driver
Statewide Auto Transport, Romulus, MI
06/2011 to 12/2011
Driver / Crew Leader- Driving cars from or to the Manheim Auto Auction
at I-275 and Will Carleton Rd. in Carleton, Michigan, as well as
Driving a 10 Passenger van with a crew doing similar work. Responsible
for safe transport of dealer cars and all documentation of inspections,
incident report, and also operating cash (average $400 per days)
Employed as an Independent Contractor
Road & Sale Yard Driver
Manheim Metro Detroit Auto Auction, Flat Rock, MI
09/2005 to 06/2011
Road & Sale Yard Driver Pick up and/or deliver cars from and to the
auction. Have a valid Michigan Chauffeurs license. Can drive stick
shift vehicles and have a driving record of 40 years with no accidents,
and only 1 ticket (18 years ago for improper stop at sign) Job requires
inspection of vehicles for damage and mechanical defects. Both local
and long distance delivery (up to 250 miles)
Durability Driver
Boshart Automotive Engineering, Ann Arbor, MI
08/2003 to 07/2005
Drive assigned vehicles over an established route for performance and
durability under actual city and highway conditions. Insure that
vehicle tire pressure is at required level, check oil level, as well as
transmission and brake fluid levels at the start of each run. Inspect
vehicle to insure headlights, turn indicators,and brake lights are
working properly. Fill out a trip report sheet noting overall condition
of the vehicle, as well as any operational or mechanical abnormalities
that might occur during the shift. Experience with both automatic and
standard shift transmissions, and driven a wide range of vehicles
ranging from mid-sized cars to large SUV's. Have logged close to
100,000 driving miles for Boshart in the past 23 months with no tickets
or chargeable accidents.
Transportation Service Specialist
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Monroe, MI
10/1981 to 09/2002
Negotiated freight rates with emphasis on best value and service,
support plant Purchasing and Materials departments with inbound
routings for both domestic and international shipping. Worked with
various departments for setting up rates and movement of export
shipments. Documented,filed and resolved loss and damage claims against
carriers. Monitored motor carriers serving three plants for quality
assessment and service, documenting and resolving issues which impeded
the on time delivery of products to our customers. Part of a two person
team charged with setting up a door to door distribution system for
U.S. produced product shipping to Canadian customers and dealers. Have
taken freight claims to binding arbitration and received favorable
settlement, and also have documented and presented to United States
Customs imported commodities which resulted in a favorable finding and
a cost savings/avoidance in excess of $120,000.00 over a three year
period.
Various
Ford Motor Company -Mich. Casting Center, Flat Rock, MI
09/1972 to 10/1981
Started out as a stock handler on the production floor. Successfully
bid into the shipping department as a Shipping/Billing Clerk. The
entailed auditing load tickets and tags, invoicing the shipment,
issuing the Bill of Lading and notifying the carrier the shipment was
ready. This included L.T.L., Truckload, and rail shipping. In 1976 was
placed into the plant Traffic Department where I held the position of
Traffic Clerk. Responsible for maintaining the tariff files, taking
daily yard checks for both rail and motor. From that I issued a daily
rail, and daily truck detention report which became the record for
verifying carrier Billings for demurrage and detention. Eventually
assumed the function of Rate Analyst in which I performed prepayment
audit of all freight bills, working closely with plant Accounts Payable
to insure on time payment. Also performed the function of dispatcher
for the plant expedited truck and driver. Insuring that all time
sensitive local shipments were delivered and vendor pick ups were made.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Certified Traffic Analyst, Distribution & Transportation, Henry Ford
Community College, MI
Diploma, College Prep, Warren-Fitzgerald High School, MI
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES
Certified Traffic Analyst, Henry Ford Community College, MI
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