CHRISTOPHER BERMAN
Fairless Hills,PA
Summary
Transportation professional with focus on efficiency and reliability. Proven track record of managing driving teams and optimizing delivery routes. Valued for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and customer service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Driver Operations
Waste Management
09.1996 - Current
- Responsibilities: Morning opener for all DVN launches – leading morning huddles, managing the daily rolloff roster. Currently leading the NDO process and driving the proper data input for actual drivers’ plans. Working accordingly with the fleet to maintain the 23 rolloff trucks, 1 Baster, and 6 can delivery trucks PMs, DVIR write-ups, etc. Managing drivers’ PTO time with Spec Ops. Managing end-of-day post-trip inspection lane. Communicating with sales regarding customer needs. Working throughout the day with routers and dispatchers to address any account issues.
- Positions held: Driver, Driver Trainer, Lead Driver, Interim Operations Manager, Industrial Department, DDT Certification, Operations of Rearload, Sideload, Rolloff, and Frontload, Forklift Certified, Right Side Drive.
- Coaching drivers on their PLAN VS ACTUAL, creating a path and a plan to be successful, setting expectations for the drivers to perform better, and acknowledging the drivers who meet and excel in their plan, creating a path to gold, and to accelerate in M100.
- Coaching the drivers’ performance index monthly and creating a plan to improve or acknowledge their performance, reviewing drive cams and Safety Observations, and coaching to the waste management protocols, procedures, and policies to improve and make sure we are putting the safest drivers on the road.
- Platforms and data.
- Resource Center, RMDA, OPUS, LTYX, INTELEX, POWER BI, NEWTON REPORTS NDO, RESOURCE CENTER, MAS TICKETING SYSTEM, PvA, OCS, MICROSOFT 365 OFFICE, FUZE, KRONOS, and EH&S PORTAL. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Video project.
Industrial Plumber
Roto-Rooter
07.1993 - 09.1996
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Installed, maintained, and replaced plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Led team in emergency plumbing repairs, ensuring rapid response and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior plumbers on safety protocols and efficient repair methods.
- Collaborated with contractors to coordinate plumbing installations for new construction projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections of plumbing systems to ensure compliance with local codes.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
Education
Graduate -
Truman High
Bristol Township06-1993
Graduate - Plumbing, Heating/AC Refrigeration
Bucks County Technical School
06-1993
Skills
- ELECTRICAL - (industrial) plumbingcarpentry,
- Delivery planning
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Efficient multitasking
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Team leadership qualities
- Defensive driving
- Accident prevention strategies
- Load securing proficiency
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Hazardous materials handling
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Emergency response preparedness
- Regulatory compliance
- Safe driving techniques
- Driver training
- Route planning expertise
- Employee scheduling
- Team building expertise
- Strong leadership
- Time management proficiency
- Safety regulation compliance
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- GPS and route planning
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Transportation
- Relationship building
- Heavy equipment operation
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Transportation regulations
- Safety protocols
- Analytical thinking
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Schedule management
- Time management abilities
- Accident reporting
- Emergency procedures
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Route optimization
Certification
CDL B with tanker endorsement
Timeline
Lead Driver Operations
Waste Management
09.1996 - Current
Industrial Plumber
Roto-Rooter
07.1993 - 09.1996
Graduate -
Truman High
Graduate - Plumbing, Heating/AC Refrigeration
Bucks County Technical School