SHELDON HARDMAN

801-***-**** adyrq9@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Hands-on Truck Driver/ Hostler with 46 years of experience in driving and dock yard supervising. Initiated safety policies and procedures to execute loading functions. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail and yard maintenance. Industrious professional with proven expertise in operating equipment, time management, smoothly moving LTL freight and trailers around work sites to meet challenging schedule demands. Organized and proactive in accomplishing tasks maximizing team safety. Versatile worker with outstanding skills in prioritizing and completing tasks in a variety of environments. Reduced loading time with improved assignment balance. Highly organized and diligent with good leadership skills.

Accomplishments

Awarded first place in the 1998 State Truck Driving Championship and competed nationally finishing in the top 20.

Skills

International Shipments

Daily Logs

Preventative Maintenance

Dock Operations

Inventory Accuracy

Customer Satisfaction

Vehicle Inspection

OSHA Standards

Workplace Safety

Mechanical Inspection

Time Management

Effective Working Relationships

DOT Requirements

Trailer Transport

Industry Best Practices

Legal Compliance

Traffic Laws

Active Learning

Valid Driver's License

Work History

Truck Driver/Yard Hostler Driver 06/1992 to 07/2023 Reddaway Trucking – Salt Lake City, UT

Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs. Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.

Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.

Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer. Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks. Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins. Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.

30+ years of experience committed to safe driving and clean driving record. Loading Dock Worker 06/1992 to 07/2023

Reddaway Trucking – Salt Lake City, UT

Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments. Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock. Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets. Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements. Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations. Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques. Pitched in to assist in other dock-related tasks to complete work on time and running smoothly. Coordinated with other departments to direct cargo to correct destinations and avoid loading and unloading errors.

Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products. Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations. Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments. Trained team members to use proper loading and unloading techniques and comply with safety procedures.

Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items. Education

GED 05/1981

Bingham High School - South Jordan, UT

References

Available upon request.