Baljit Singh
Union City
Summary
With a proven track record at Road Runner Freightliner INC / GR Trucking, I excel in maintaining DOT compliance and fostering strong customer relationships. My expertise in route planning and commitment to safety compliance have significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Renowned for a strong work ethic and effective communication, I consistently deliver results, ensuring satisfaction and safety in every task.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Road Runner Frightliner INC
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate routine operations in the company.
- Managed operations with safety and expertise to prevent incidents.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Updated daily DOT log book consistently.
- Safely transporting goods from one location to another.
- Maintenance: Performing repairs and maintenance on their vehicles and equipment.
- Planning routes, load management, and delivery schedules.
- Facilitated the loading and unloading of cargo alongside warehouse staff.
- Compliance, meeting safety and labor regulations, and obtaining any required certifications.
- Record-keeping: maintaining records of deliveries, miles driven, and hours worked.
- Coordinating with clients, notifying them of damages, and obtaining signatures for proof of delivery.
- Handled financial management and ensured accurate bookkeeping.
- Streamlined scheduling through adaptive route adjustments under varying conditions.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Gr Trucking
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to all federal and state transportation regulations for safe long haul operations.
- Contributed to an organized work environment by keeping truck cab clean, conducting regular maintenance checks, and reporting any necessary repairs promptly.
- Minimized risk of cargo damage or loss by securing loads properly and adhering to all weight and size restrictions.
- Exhibited adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges such as inclement weather or traffic disruptions while maintaining a steadfast commitment to delivering shipments on schedule.
- Improved on-time delivery rates by efficiently planning and executing long haul truck routes.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize route planning for improved time management and resource allocation.
- Increased overall trip efficiency by proactively identifying potential roadblocks or obstacles and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on shipment statuses and addressing concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with shippers and receivers to ensure smooth transitions between pick-up and delivery points, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.
- Assisted in training new hires on company procedures, safety protocols, and efficient driving techniques for successful integration into the team.
- Provided thorough pre-trip inspections to identify any potential issues that may affect vehicle performance or safety during long distance travel.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes, ensuring proper cargo handling and minimizing delays at pick-up and delivery points.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Parts Delivery Driver
World Pac/Diligent USA
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing professional and courteous service during deliveries.
- Improved route planning through the use of GPS technology, optimizing delivery times and reducing fuel consumption.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by consistently meeting or exceeding delivery deadlines.
- Safely navigated challenging road conditions and traffic patterns, minimizing delays in part deliveries.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packaging and loading of parts for efficient delivery.
- Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor.
- Checked parts computer for stock items and initiated special orders.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
James Logan High
Union City, CA10.2005
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Paperwork coordination
- Logbook management
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Delivery scheduling
- Load securing proficiency
- Critical thinking capacity
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Log updating
- Logistics coordination
- Freight documentation mastery
- Delivery verification
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Pallet jack operation
- Freight handling
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Dispatch communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Dependable and reliable
- Long-haul driving
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Logistics planning
- Cargo handling
- Heavy haul expert
- Verbal and written communication
- Air brake certification
- Truck driving
- Weather condition adaptation
- Traffic law compliance
- Friendly and outgoing
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Road Runner Frightliner INC
07.2023 - Current
Long Haul Truck Driver
Gr Trucking
02.2018 - 02.2023
Parts Delivery Driver
World Pac/Diligent USA
06.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - Mathematics
James Logan High
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