Charles Coats
Dallas,TX
Summary
Diligent and committed to working with professional seeking organizations that fosters diverse opportunities for growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Emmanuels Transport LLC
2024.12 - Current
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Driver
McLane Company
2021.06 - 2024.11
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Owner Operator
Emmanuels Transport LLC
2019.03 - 2021.06
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Commercial Laundry Machine Operator
Sheraton Hotels
2016.02 - 2019.06
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
Driver and Pump Operator
CEC Concrete Pumping
2017.09 - 2019.03
- Drive truck and operate pump. Pre trip truck before driving and post trip after work is complete. I have to also set up the pump before every job and break things down after every job.
Education
CDL's - Truck Driving
2017-03
High School Diploma - American History
1994-05
Skills
Operations oversight
Sales negotiation
Human resource management
Certification
CDL Class A, 2018-01-01, 2022-04-01
Personal Information
- Title: Delivery Driver/Driver Operator
- Driving License: CDL Class A
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Owner/Operator - Emmanuels Transport LLC
2024.12 - Current
Driver - McLane Company
2021.06 - 2024.11
Owner Operator - Emmanuels Transport LLC
2019.03 - 2021.06
Driver and Pump Operator - CEC Concrete Pumping
2017.09 - 2019.03
Commercial Laundry Machine Operator - Sheraton Hotels
2016.02 - 2019.06
International Truck Driving School - CDL's, Truck Driving
Marshall High - High School Diploma, American History