JEFFREY NIHART

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Punctual and efficient Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times.

I JUST PASSED A CLASS B WRITTEN TEST AND MY DOT PHYSICAL

Motivated DRIVER specializing in operating reefer truck, box trucks and tractor-trailer combinations. Current Class C license as well as VAST experience in pallet jack and forklift operation.

WORK HISTORY

Delivery Driver, 09/13/2021 TO 09/17/2022

LIPPERT, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes DRIVING 26FT FLAT BED TRUCKS .BOTH WITH MANUEL AND AUTO TRANSMISSIONS

•Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns

•Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for over

30 deliveries per day

Delivery Driver, 05/2018 to 04/2021

Sunrise/KERCHER FARMS, GOSHEN, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes Driving 26 FT reefer trucks manual and auto transmissions

•Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order

•Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and other farm equipment

DELIVERY DRIVER, 03/2018 to 05/2018

Boyd Corporation, ELKHART, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes DRIVING 26FT FLAT BED TRUCKS .BOTH WITH MANUEL AND AUTO TRANSMISSIONS

•Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns

•Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for over

30 deliveries per day

DELIVERY DRIVER, 09/2017 to 03/2018

TOP STITCH, ELKHART, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.- DRIVING A BOX TRUCK OR VAN

•Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution

•Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times

•Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift

Address : ELKHART, IN 46514

Phone : 574-***-****

Email : adxn7m@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

•Order picking and processing

•GPS and route planning

•Customer rapport

•Commercial driving

•Safety standards and protocols

•Route logs

•Safety and compliance

•Equipment monitoring

•Processes and procedures

•Vehicle inspections

•Safe vehicle operation

•Heavy hauling

•Knowledge of state roads and highways

•Materials transport

•Customer-oriented

•Current CDL license Class B

•Safety-conscious

•Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for over

10 per day deliveries

• Safely loaded and unloaded 1000 pounds of [product] without incident

Delivery Driver, 03/2017 to 09/2017

TEMPLE/POSTEL, ELKHART, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes DRIVING 26 FT flat trucks with both auto and manual transmissions tied sown all loads and never had a freight shift during trips

•Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order

•Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns

•Maintained clean and orderly appearance while on shift

•Tracked delivery information, mileage and fuel use while on shift

•Completed and submitted logs and paperwork every day to maintain records

•Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse

•Verified vehicle inspection stickers and registrations were current

•Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift

•Safely loaded and unloaded 10000 pounds of aluminum and other materials without incident

•Followed all company policies and procedures during shift

•Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times

•Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs

•Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries

•Reported customer questions, issues and complaints to management

•Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution

•Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes

•Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for over

30 deliveries per day

DELIVERY DRIVER, 07/2016 to 03/2017

EVANS METALS, ELKHART, INDIANA

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes DRIVING a 24FT FLAT TRUCK AND GOOSENECK TRAILER

•Operated and maintained tractor-trailer in compliance with state and federal regulations

•Completed pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions

•Reported any issues found with delivery truck to next shift driver and shift lead

•Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes

•Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery

•Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift

•Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times

•Reported customer questions, issues and complaints to management

•Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit

•Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery

•Followed all company policies and procedures during shift

•Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes

•Safely loaded and unloaded 10000 pounds of steel sections without incident

•Maintained clean and orderly appearance while on shift

•Reported any suspected mechanical issues as quickly as possible

•Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries

•Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution

•Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order

•Completed and submitted logs and paperwork every day to maintain records

•Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs

•Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations

•Verified vehicle inspection stickers and registrations were current

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, 04/1971

ELKHART HIGH SCHOOL - ELKHART IND

• Professional development completed in GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

RECEIVED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FROM MITO IN 2007 STARTED WITH ZERO SALES IN 2004 TO A PEAK OF 1/2 MILLION A MONTH IN 2009.

SET UP A 2200 SQ FT WAREHOUSE AND SALES OFFICE IN ELKHART

FOR REAR VIEW SAFETY IN 2010

STARTING WITH ZERO SALES IN 2016 TO OVER 25% OF THE

MOTORIZED MARKET SHARE WITH SOLID PROFIT MARGINS

INTRODUCED NEW PRODUCTS THAT THE MARKETHAD A NICHE FOR

AND WANTED. MAINTAINED LESS THAN HALF A PERCENT

WARRENTY RATE AT FOREST RIVER AND OTHERS FOR EXAMPLE AND NEVER SHUT DOWN A PRODUCTION LINE BY NOT DELIVERING PRODUCT ON TIME.

SOLID PROVEN BACKGROUND IN CREATING NEW BUSINESS, SALES DEVELOPEMENT WHILE MAINTAINING CUSTOMER EXPECTIONS THRU SERVICE AND LOGISTICS.

AFFILIATIONS

HONORABLE DISCHARGE NATIONAL GUARD

MILITARY DD-214 AVAIL ON REQUEST

PROPANE FORK LIFT, STAND-UP ELECTRIC AND WAREHOUSE BACKGROUND

GROUPS I PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO INCLUDE:

UNITED CANCER OF ELKHART, VARIOUSS DAV AND OTHER VET

GROUPS AND THE WOUNED WARRIOR PROJECT

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