Allen Gilbert
Moriarty,NM
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 20 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator OTR Semi Truck Driver
Atlas Van Lines
05.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
InterWest Atlas Van Lines
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Company Driver / Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Devries Atlas Van Lines
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Company Truck Driver
Western Distributing Company
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Company Truck Driver /Salesman
Grace Enterprises
08.2009 - 12.2014
- Arpin Certified
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
- Retrieved information and performed data entry using appropriate computer programs.
- Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Cultivated passenger satisfaction, safety and loyalty throughout each trip.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Company Truck Driver / Lease Purchase Operator
Carlisle Van Lines
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Company Truck Driver
Grace Enterprises
04.2005 - 06.2009
- Red Ball and Arpin Qualified
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Company Truck Driver
Central Refrigerated Transportation
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Company Truck Driver
CR England
08.2003 - 04.2004
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Moriarty High-school
Moriarty, NM2001
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- DOT Compliance
- ERP and SAP
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Safety Management
- Blocks and Tackle
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Fuel Logs
- Traffic Observations
- Manage Loads
- Defensive Strategies
- Air Brake Certification
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- DOT Requirements
- Safety Compliance
- Cargo Handling
- Planning Abilities
- GPS and Route Planning
- Vehicle Systems
- Inspecting Assets
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Work Logging
- Paperwork Coordination
- Accident Prevention
- Safety Meetings
- Load Security
- Legal Compliance
- Safety Assurance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Vehicle Checklists
- Regional Trucking
- Route Logs
- Analytical Approach
- Prevention Techniques
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Inquiry Response
- Trip Planning
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Route Planning
- Following Regulations
- OSHA Requirements
- Trailer Maintenance
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Quantity and Quality Assessments
- Brand Loyalty
- Physical Maps
- Document Verification
- Emergency Communications
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Adjusting Schedules
- Shipping and Packaging
- Defensive Driver Training
- Equipment Configuration
- Route Management
- Temperature Measurement
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Weight Limits
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Dry Vans
- Materials Storage
- Loading and Unloading Coordination
- Commercial Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Customer Experience
- Vehicle Cleaning
- Vehicle Service Documentation
Accomplishments
- Red Ball Driver of the month March 2006
- Red Bull Driver or the month September 2006
- Atlas Safe Driver Awards December 1. 2021 100,000 miles
- Atlas Safe Driver Awards December1.2021 150,000 miles
- Atlas Safe Driver Awards December 1. 2021 200,000 miles
- Atlas Safe Driver Awards July 15, 2022 250,000 miles
- Achieved Excellence by completing all tasks with accuracy and efficiency
Timeline
Owner Operator OTR Semi Truck Driver
Atlas Van Lines
05.2021 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
InterWest Atlas Van Lines
02.2020 - 04.2021
Company Driver / Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Devries Atlas Van Lines
05.2018 - 02.2020
Company Truck Driver
Western Distributing Company
12.2014 - 05.2018
Company Truck Driver /Salesman
Grace Enterprises
08.2009 - 12.2014
Company Truck Driver / Lease Purchase Operator
Carlisle Van Lines
06.2009 - 08.2009
Company Truck Driver
Grace Enterprises
04.2005 - 06.2009
Company Truck Driver
Central Refrigerated Transportation
04.2004 - 04.2005
Company Truck Driver
CR England
08.2003 - 04.2004
Moriarty High-school
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