Anthony Yohe
Shepherd,TX
Summary
Dependable and safety-focused professional with hands-on experience in welding-shop operations, freight transportation, material handling, and equipment operation. Experienced in reading blueprints, locating and preparing parts, operating grinders and overhead cranes, building and organizing pallets, and supporting daily shop production. Currently operates an independent hot shot freight operation, safely transporting and delivering loads across the country while managing scheduling, route planning, customer communication, and freight handling. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently, follow detailed instructions, operate equipment safely, and perform physically demanding work in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot Shot Driver/ Owner-operator
Wholesale Haulers
Shepherd
04.2026 - Current
- Transport and deliver freight throughout the United States while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and timely delivery.
- Operate and maintain a pickup truck and transportation equipment used for daily freight operations.
- Safely load, secure, transport, and unload a variety of freight according to load requirements.
- Plan routes, coordinate deliveries, manage schedules, and adapt to changing transportation and delivery conditions.
- Communicate directly with customers, shippers, receivers, and other parties to coordinate freight pickups and deliveries.
- Inspect loads and equipment to identify potential safety or transportation issues before and during trips.
- Maintain accurate delivery and transportation records.
- Work independently for extended periods while consistently meeting delivery schedules and customer expectations.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and responsibility while transporting valuable freight across long distances.
Shop runner/ Welding Assistant
Postel Industries
Livingston, TX
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Locate, retrieve, and deliver parts and materials needed by welders and other shop personnel.
- Work closely with welders and shop personnel to keep production moving efficiently.
- Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings to identify required parts and materials.
- Operate grinders, overhead cranes, and other small shop machinery safely and efficiently.
- Move and position heavy materials and components throughout the shop.
- Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and organizing materials.
- Build and organize pallets for materials, completed components, and outgoing shipments.
- Maintain an organized work area and ensure tools, parts, and materials were readily available.
- Follow workplace safety procedures when working around heavy equipment, machinery, and materials.
- Perform physically demanding tasks while maintaining attention to safety and accuracy.
Education
GED
Humble, TXSkills
- Freight Transportation
- Route Planning
- Freight load securement
- Shipping & Receiving
- Material Handling
- Pallet Building & Loading
- Parts Identification & Retrieval
- Blueprint Reading
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Grinder Operation
- Small Machinery Operation
- Equipment & Workplace Safety
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
- Independent Work
- Physical Labor
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
Timeline
Hot Shot Driver/ Owner-operator
Wholesale Haulers
04.2026 - Current
Shop runner/ Welding Assistant
Postel Industries
07.2024 - 04.2026
GED