CORY
GIBSON
***********@*****.***
Seymour, TN 37865
Transportation professional dedicated to delivering packages on time and in perfect condition. Offering excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Transforce INC . Recruiter
Knoxville, TN • 09/2020 - Current
Gibson Trucking CO - Owner/Operator
Seymour, TN • 03/2016 - 09/2020
WORK HISTORY
• Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery. Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
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Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
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Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
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Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
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Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
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Recruited, trained and assessed Number drivers and qualifications of each as per driving laws.
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Identified and escalated driver issues outside established guidelines to Job title.
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Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
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Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
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• Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
• Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving. Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
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Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
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Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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• Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
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Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
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SKILLS
• Maintenance Needs
• Helping Drivers
• Defensive Strategies
• Product Transportation
• Corporate Logistics
• Brand Loyalty
• Fleet Inspections
• Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
• Efficient Routing
• Driver Safety Programs
• Workforce Management
Logistics and Supply Chain
Software
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• Inspecting Vehicles
• Valid Driver's License
• Worker Supervision
Budget Preparation and
Management
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• Safety Policies and Procedures
• DOT Compliance
• Fleet Dispatching
• Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
• Compliance Regulations
• Driver Communications
• Interstate Trucking
• Passenger Safety
• Recordkeeping Requirements
• Safety Techniques
• Coordinating Efficient Routes
• HAZMAT Procedures
• Equipment Inspection
• Hazardous Material Handling
• Leading Crews
• Customer Account Management
EDUCATION
The Recording Workshop
Chillicothe, OH
Associate Of Industrial
Technology: Audio And Acoustics
Teamsters Local 519 - Teamster
Knoxville, TN • 01/2015 - 03/2017
Old Dominion Freight Line Incva - Truck Driver
Knoxville, TN • 08/2013 - 01/2015
Cumulus Media Inc - Engineering
Knoxville, TN • 01/2003 - 08/2013
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
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Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
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• Optimized team hiring, training and performance. Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
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• Kept employees in DOT compliance
• Educated drivers on safety procedures
Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
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Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
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Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
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Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
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Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
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Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
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Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
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Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
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Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
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Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
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• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays. Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
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Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
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Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
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Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
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Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
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Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components, providing input on potential technical
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improvements.
Developed work plans for various personnel roles, designing to suit required competencies and technical goals of ongoing efforts.
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Conducted site assessments for planned projects, verifying viability of location choices and illustrating potential obstacles.
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Oversaw layout, routing and integration of technical and electrical components.
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Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems.
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Implemented safety and accident prevention programs for each project.
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• Managed various stages of construction projects.
• Researched and investigated project requirements. Supervised Number employees throughout design and execution of Type projects.
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