Silas Kiptoo Rutto
Surrey,BC
Summary
Efficient Truck Driver with 3+ years of experience transporting varying shipments on dry vans, flatbed trailers, and trucks, safely driving across federal and provincial roads. Over 15+ years of leadership, management, and team-building experience with the ability to take on projects from the beginning and follow them through to completion successfully.
Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Hardworking and reliable Long Haul Truck driver with sound knowledge of mechanical components. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
Stericycle
Indianapolis, IN
09.2003 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.
- Reported accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.
- Received pick-ups and delivered to warehouse.
- Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and [Type] data on time to keep reports current.
- Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Delivery Driver Trainer
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
City, STATE
09.2000 - 09.2003
- Conveyed importance of company standards and [Type] regulations.
- Oversaw more than [Number] training miles alongside all new drivers.
- Introduced new driver trainees to automobile fundamentals including basic electromechanical operation of vehicle.
- Presented to students necessary documentation on driving practices, laws and safety to allow study and preparation outside of class.
- Taught practical, safe driving practices in classroom and via videos before having students drive.
- Explained and showed video images to teach emergency driving techniques, including driving in ice and snow and avoiding collisions.
- Offered informal tips and encouragement to new, nervous driver trainees to support driving confidence and success.
- Coached students through use of operational controls such as foot pedals and turn signals while in stationary vehicle.
- Organized and submitted company forms and regulatory documents.
- Instructed drivers on proper procedures for operating trucks, including shifting gears and backing up trailers.
- Exceeded productivity goals by [Number]% through effective routing and planning.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
- Loaded and unloaded [Number] trailers each day.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Presented customers with bills and receipts and collected $[Amount] worth of payments for goods delivered.
- Reviewed over [Number] daily delivery documents and orders and reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment safely, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
Transport and Logistics Manager
Sharko Transports Inc.
City, STATE
07.1998 - 07.2003
- Utilized ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes.
- Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than [Number] packages in 24-hour period.
- Supported [Location] delivery network consisting of [Number] distribution centers and [Number] stores.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Reviewed profit and loss statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
- Saved costs through negotiating contracts with freight companies and suppliers.
- Monitored $[Amount] freight budget per year.
- Oversaw more than $[Number] in inventory and supervised [Number] employees in [Number] square foot warehouse for [Type] of company.
- Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels.
- Implemented ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes to streamline procedures.
- Refined and improved product transport and storage processes.
- Negotiated freight in alignment with specifications and needs and monitored compliance with budgets.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Developed and maintained systems and processes to move domestic and international freight at best cost to achieve business objectives.
- Successfully supervised daily management of all logistics and transportation activities, effectively eliminating waste and [Task].
- Conducted research on logistics operations, including literature reviews, interviews and site visits.
- Drafted budgets, monitored warehouse costs and reduced expenses by [Number]%.
- Led all logistics operations, including shipping and receiving.
- Performed needs analysis to determine performance gaps and developed appropriate tactics to resolve issues.
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
- Reduced expenses by securing optimal pricing from third-party logistics providers.
- Overhauled annual operations budget and all related fiscal forecasting and planning activities, resulting in [Number]% decrease in expenses.
- Supervised and trained over [Number] personnel in logistics, transportation and [Type] departments, slashing time spent learning job duties [Number]% within [Timeframe].
Dispatcher Manager
W W Goodge Trucking Inc
City, STATE
01.1995 - 05.1998
- Fielded incoming calls, answered questions and transferred calls internally.
- Coordinated daily schedules and activities of residents and completed and maintained medical records and files.
- Embraced, promoted and led continuous improvement efforts to establish drivers and trucks utilized to maximum potential.
- Established and maintained positive relations with all drivers, creating work environment to embrace, promote and lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Accurately and efficiently responded to over [Number] daily requests.
- Maintained current knowledge of all personnel in field and all completed deliveries or delays.
- Supervised driver dispatching, route planning and vehicle tracking for over [Number] [Job title] drivers.
- Quickly determined locations and needs for high volume of hourly callers to accurately send [Job title] for assistance.
- Scheduled and dispatched over [Number] daily roadside assistance calls based on caller locations and available employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Ethics And Theology
Evangelical Bible College
West Palm Beach, FL12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
US Career Institution
Colorado Springs, COBBA - Business AdministrationBusiness
University Of Canterbury
New Zealand , Australi02.2014
High School Diploma -
John I Leonard
North Green Acres, FL12.1995
Skills
- Cargo handling
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Clean MVR
- Route management
- Accurate Record Keeping
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
Stericycle
09.2003 - Current
Delivery Driver Trainer
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company
09.2000 - 09.2003
Transport and Logistics Manager
Sharko Transports Inc.
07.1998 - 07.2003
Dispatcher Manager
W W Goodge Trucking Inc
01.1995 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Ethics And Theology
Evangelical Bible College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
US Career Institution
BBA - Business AdministrationBusiness
University Of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
John I Leonard
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