Brian Keefer
Orrtanna
Summary
Accomplished Driver Safety Manager at Buchanan Transportation LLC, specializing in DOT compliance and transportation safety. Demonstrated success in optimizing route planning and load security, while cultivating robust relationships with drivers. Certified Smith System Safety Trainer, utilizing teaching and leadership expertise to enhance safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver Safety Manager / Driver
Buchanan Transportation LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Efficient and skilled Class A Truck Driver with strong background in operating Wide range of vehicles. Meets rules and regulations consistently by keeping vehicles in good working order, updating logs, and following DOT standards. Good route planning and customer service skills. I am currently a Certified Smith System Safety Trainer.
Driver Safety Specialist
Day&Ross
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Headed Orientation also managed 300 Drivers in Safety.
Local Driver
Continental Express
Sidney
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained detailed logs, customer records, and DOT-required documentation. Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting. Switched easily between local and long-haul routes based on available work and company needs. Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods. Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues. Keep truck clean and in good operating condition. Reduced shipment errors with routine checks on cargo to verify details against paperwork.
Cdl Class A Instructor
Yellow
Hagerstown
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Run an Academy teaching students what they need to know to pass cdl license test. Also do admin. duties scheduling test's and repairs to equipment. Also entering data base and using excel as well as word and Microsoft teams. I am Certified Smith System Instructor.
Truck Driver
Buchanan Transportation inc. LLC
Waynesboro
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained detailed logs, customer records, and DOT-required documentation. Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting. Switched easily between local and long-haul routes based on available work and company needs. Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods. Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues. Kept truck clean and in good operating condition. Satisfied customer needs every day, including special rush deliveries and oversize loads. Checked vehicles to verify good working order of mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment. Managed efficient loading and unloading, monitoring processes and handling safe trailer coupling.
Driver / Driver Trainer
Home Run Inc
Thurmont
03.2014 - 04.2019
- Completed all tasks promptly and with minimal oversight. Fixed problems with equipment using troubleshooting and repair abilities. Prevented cargo damage during transportation by properly securing loads. Helped team meet strict schedules by delivering supplies and personnel to job sites. Developed and managed long-term customer relationships through effective issue resolution and dynamic engagement. Maintained accurate logs of daily routes and vehicle operations. Maintained safety and focus in high-pressure situations, including operating vehicles at variable speeds and in dynamic traffic conditions. Traveled diverse terrain and roadways in dynamic weather conditions. Inspected and maintained vehicles, including verifying adequate fuel supply and oil level, and monitoring functionality. Operated motor vehicles to transporting [Product or service] Leveraged load distribution knowledge to efficiently load and unload vehicles. Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting. Driver Trainer of students fresh out of Driving School / or Just Starting with a Permit for CDL A
OTR Driver
R.H Crawford Inc
Hanover
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Maintained detailed logs, customer records, and DOT-required documentation. Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting. Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods. Switched easily between local and long-haul routes based on available work and company needs. Coupled and uncoupled trailer connections with consistency and skill. Kept truck clean and in good operating condition. Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues.
Education
High school - Mechanical and ag shop
Biglerville High School
Biglerville, PASkills
- DOT compliance
- Document management
- Transportation safety
- Schedule coordination
- Load security
- Recordkeeping
- Route planning
- Load inspection
- Truck driving
- Cargo security
- GPS mapping
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Written communication
- Vehicle maintenance
- Computer networking
- Delivery experience
- Load and unload operations
- Mechanical knowledge
- Heavy equipment operation
- Teaching and leadership skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Supervisory experience
Certification
Smith System Certified Safety Trainer.
Custom
- I have been a CDL Class A driver since 1988.
- I have 30 plus years Experience in the Transportation Industry.
- I was an Owner/Operator with my own Authority for 3 Years.
- I Hold Awards for Truck Drivers Rodeo 1st Place Trophy.
- I also have a 5 year Safe driving Patch.
- Many trophies for showing trucks.
- I have trained many fresh out of school drivers as well as Permit only drivers over the years. I would like to excel in carrier advancement.
- Efficient and skilled Class A Truck Driver with strong background in operating Wide range of vehicles. Meets rules and regulations consistently by keeping vehicles in good working order, updating logs, and following DOT standards. Good route planning and customer service skills.
- I am currently a Certified Smith System Safety Trainer.
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Driver Safety Manager / Driver
Buchanan Transportation LLC
08.2023 - Current
Driver Safety Specialist
Day&Ross
06.2023 - 08.2023
Local Driver
Continental Express
01.2023 - 06.2023
Cdl Class A Instructor
Yellow
07.2021 - 12.2022
Truck Driver
Buchanan Transportation inc. LLC
05.2018 - 07.2021
Driver / Driver Trainer
Home Run Inc
03.2014 - 04.2019
OTR Driver
R.H Crawford Inc
01.2011 - 03.2014
High school - Mechanical and ag shop
Biglerville High School