Samuel M. Kiruri.
314-***-**** **********@*****.**.** St Louis Mo 63114
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges, strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Cargo handling,
customer oriented
clean MVR
Refrigerated trailers operation
Route management
Courteous & polite demeanor
Planning ability
OTR
Dependable & reliable
Air brakes certification
Efficient trip planner
Managed incidents
Assisting customers
Class A license
Preventive maintenance
Documentation skills
Leadership skills.
Experience
Truck driver (own operator) Hadli transport St Louis Mo. January 2013 – present.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Inspected truck & trailers for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips to maintain optimal performance.
Loaded, balanced and secured products to safely transport goods.
Logged driving hours and fuel usage data time to keep records current.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck and trailer functional.
Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Maintained telephone and radios contact with dispatch/supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal active listening and inquiry response skills.
Provided top product shipment delivery, quality control eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
Use rope and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport.
Completed transfers at hubs and final destination to keep routes on schedule.
Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
Measured safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Performed pre and post trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicle remain in proper working condition.
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Planned sufficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT record keeping demands.
Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
Maintained ongoing communications with brokers & dispatchers, which resulted is about 60% decrease in calls to support line.
Performed timely inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
Education & Training.
Associates in Arts
Insurance and risk management. College of insurance. Nairobi, Kenya. 11/2006.
Associates in science.
Sciences. Seroma Christian School. Mukono, Uganda. 10/2004.
High School Certificate/Diploma.
Kanunga High School. Kiambu, Kenya. 11/2000.