Cara Kreutner
Ruthven,IA
Summary
I, Cara Kreutner began my professional truck driving career in 1998 with Navajo Express in Denver Colorado, where I attended Navajo's truck driving school and earned a Commercial Driver License. I drove for Navajo for approximately one year before transferring back home to work locally for Barney Trucking and ERI out of Elko Nevada. After working locally, I went back over the road with Colton Carriers and other trucking companies for several more years.
I enjoyed driving commercially over the road where I had the freedom of seeing many different states and meeting numerous people and some of who became life long friends, including Matt Kreutner, whom I later married in November 2004. After settling down with Matt, several years went by I decided to go back to driving, I currently drive a school bus for Emmetsburg Community School District where I have been employed for the past 9 years as a bus driver.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Jailer
Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
School Bus Driver
Palo Alto County
09.2012 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Commercial Truck Driver
Kreutner Enterprises
07.2004 - 01.2019
- Completed regular visual inspections and basic maintenance.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Dakota Lines
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Digby Truck Lines
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Colton Carriers
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
Commercial Truck Driver
Barney Trucking
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate materials handling and deliveries.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Commercial Truck Driver
ERI
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Navajo Express
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Education
High School -
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA2005
Commercial Truck Driving
Navajo Truck Driving School
Denver, CO1998
High School -
Elko High School
Elko, NV05.1993
Timeline
Jailer
Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
Palo Alto County
09.2012 - Current
Commercial Truck Driver
Kreutner Enterprises
07.2004 - 01.2019
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Dakota Lines
07.2003 - 07.2004
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Digby Truck Lines
01.2002 - 01.2003
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Colton Carriers
01.2000 - 01.2002
Commercial Truck Driver
Barney Trucking
01.1999 - 01.2000
Commercial Truck Driver
ERI
01.1999 - 01.2000
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Navajo Express
05.1998 - 08.1999
High School -
Iowa Lakes Community College
Commercial Truck Driving
Navajo Truck Driving School
High School -
Elko High School
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