Christopher Heath
*** *. ***** ****** / **** Dale, IL 60191 / 630-***-**** / Cell: 847-***-****
Email: acyw24@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Highly motivated, and well organized individual. Dependable and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Years of experience in the transportation industry. 6 years in the military focusing on technical skills and always on time attitude.
Skills:
Excellent sense of direction
Computer knowledgeable with internet and email experience
Technology knowledgeable to communicate via written, verbal, text or Email
Knowledge and experience of airport and shipping procedures to help ensure best service to vendors and customers
Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
Mechanical ability
Employment History:
Air Freight Dispatcher
CR Express, Inc, Elk Grove Village, IL – October 2016-January 2017
Dispatched pick up and deliveries to drivers to and from the airport and customer warehouse
Entered in Air Export Permits for the delivery of cargo to the airport
Communicated with customers verbally and by email
LCL Dispatcher
United Global Logistics, Itasca, Il – December 2015 – October 2016
Data entry into Trinium system to create shipment tracking numbers and shipment set up
Assist with dispatch for LCL air and ocean cargo moving within the Midwest area to company and owner operators
Use company cell phone to collect and send proof of deliveries to customers in an expedited amount of time
Worked with customers by phone and email to trouble shoot and issues or concerns
Night Router / 3rd Shift Supervisor
Moran Transportation, Elk Grove Village, Il-August 2015- December 2015
Review emails looking for any routing changes, special delivery requirements or driver shortages for following day
Route and dispatch 35 straight trucks and 20 tractor trailers
After the billers print the nightly delivery orders, delivery orders need to be sorted for dispatch
Divide truck bills by territory, enter into computer to create manifest, give manifest to warehouse for trailer loading
Create Bills of Lading off of carrier manifests for consolidated trailers for their unloading, distribution and delivery scheduling
Supervisor for 10 warehouse employees ensure that all employees are accounted for and kept busy
Tractor/Trailer Driver
Moran Transportation, Elk Grove Village, Il-January 2015- August 2015
Truck Driver for local pickup and delivery service of cargo
Received dispatch, reported delivery signature and times, time punched in and out for lunch with the Nextel Handheld Data Entry System
Completed daily inspection report of the tractor and trailer assigned as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation
Ensured proper hazardous placards were in place when hauling hazardous materials
Arranged freight using reported weight off of the Bill of Lading to maintain a legal and balanced trailer ensuring weight was property distributed
Assisted customer with the claim process by immediately reporting damaged or lost cargo to open up the customer’s cargo claim
Tractor/Trailer Driver
Mobile Trailer Transport, Villa Park, Il -October 2013-January 2015
Truck Driver for local pickup and delivery of oversized mobile office trailers, and mobile homes.
Received dispatch, reported delivery signature and times of deliveries.
Completed daily inspection report of the tractor assigned as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Tractor / Trailer Driver
Saia Motor Freight, Burr Ridge, IL - June 2004 – September 2012
Truck Driver for local pickup and delivery service of cargo
Received dispatch, reported delivery signature and times, time punched in and out for lunch with the Nextel Handheld Data Entry System
Completed daily inspection report of the tractor and trailer assigned as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation
Ensured proper hazardous placards were in place when hauling hazardous materials
Arranged freight using reported weight off of the Bill of Lading to maintain a legal and balanced trailer ensuring weight was property distributed
Assisted customer with the claim process by immediately reporting damaged or lost cargo to open up the customer’s cargo claim
Customer Service / Office Assistant
Saia Motor Freight, Burr Ridge, IL – July 2010 – December 2010
Assisted Customer Service Department with data entry into the computer system
Scanned and uploaded the Proof of Delivery of cargo onto the company website
Assisted the OS&D Department with claims by helping research and obtain required documentation
Filed paperwork into their respective places
Tractor / Trailer Driver
Screamin’ Eagle Trucking, Bensenville, IL – January 2000 – June 2004
Truck Driver for local pickup and delivery service of cargo
Completed daily inspection report of the tractor and trailer assigned as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation
Arranged freight using reported weight off of the Bill of Lading to maintain a legal and balanced trailer ensuring weight was property distributed
Tractor / Trailer Driver
Maloney Transport, Addison, IL - December 1997 – January 2000
Truck Driver for local pickup and delivery service of cargo
Completed daily inspection report of the tractor and trailer assigned as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation
Arranged freight using reported weight off of the Bill of Lading to maintain a legal and balanced trailer ensuring weight was property distributed
Education:
Completed GED at College of DuPage – November 2011
Military History:
Served from Feb 1989 to Mar 1997
Honorable discharge from U.S. Army as a Private First Class – March 1997
Metal workers course ( welding, auto body, glass repair, armor plate welding )
Diesel locomotive repair
Certifications:
Class A CDL Driver’s License
D.O.T Medical Certified
Certified to move double and triple trailers
Smith System Training
Defensive Driving
Safe Driving Awards