Dan W Potts
Phone: 360-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Resent graduate at Commercial Driving School (CDS) completing 160 hours, with a clean driving record and a CDL
(endorsements: Tankers, Double and Triples, and Hazmat) seeking a full-time position Qualifications and Skills
Dispatcher, Moved & Staged Trucks, Forklift Certified, Strong Work Ethics, Communication Skills Verbal and Written, Mentor/Leader, Self-Motivated, Responsible, Customer Service, Decision and Problem Solving, Attention to Details, Energetic, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook Experience
Dispatcher using Dispatching Delivery Management System (DDMS) route navigation software tool, includes managing 7 personnel: Truck drivers and Loaders, overseeing/loading material using forklift, Hire sub haulers, track trucks for delivery time and resolve any material issues with buyer and construction site
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Wrap and secure goods using pads, packing paper, containers, or straps
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required
Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers
Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary
Remove debris from loaded trailers
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Inside Sales and Customer Service
Drove 3 and 4 car haulers
Owned and Operated a Tow Company
Dispatching and Maintenance of trucks to meet state safety requirements
Owned and Operated a Dump Truck and Forklift
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Hired, Trained, Supervised staff
Responsible to Open and Close Business Daily
Inside Sales and Customer Service
Material Purchasing (special orders and required inventory)
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Payroll using Automatic Data Processing (ADP) software tool Education: High School Diploma Valley High, Dublin CA Commercial Driving School, Port Orchard WA
References:
Greg Jones cell 408-***-****
Richard Hedahl cell 360-***-****
Chuck Yeider cell 206-***-****