Cory Michael Neuhofel
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
To work for a company with the opportunity to advance and better myself through experience and hard work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chip Truck driver
Jopp Energy
Key Center, WA
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Safely and efficiently transport goods.
- Perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain accurate delivery records, and communicate with dispatch and management.
- Specific duties can vary based on the fleet and account, including delivering and loading freight at customer locations, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, forklift and pallet jack certification held, and handling large quantities of deliverables.
- Operate 53’ Chip vans & dry vans. Unload trailers using tippers at the receiving mills.
- Placed empty trailers into designated spots at the distribution center.
- Manage electronic logs during work shifts.
Dedicated contract driver
JB Hunt
Puyallup, WA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Safely and efficiently transport goods, perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain accurate delivery records, and communicate with dispatch and management.
- Specific duties can vary based on the fleet and account, including delivering and installing freight at customer locations, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, forklift and pallet jack certification held, and handling large quantities of deliverables.
- Operate 53’ dry vans and 53’ refrigerated vans. Run sets of doubles making and breaking the set to complete deliveries at stores. Unload trailers with forklifts, powered pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks. Load tonnage into the trailers to transport back to the distribution center. Placed empty trailers into designated spots at the distribution center. Manage electronic logs during work shifts.
Heavy Tow trainee & Light Duty Tow Truck Operator
Bethel Towing
Port Orchard, WA
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Responded to customers in distress, providing refuel or jump services, and towing their vehicle to a service center. Also, performed minor repairs or roadside services, like changing tires or headlights.
- Created records of service for customers and company accounting purposes. Responded to crashed vehicles and safely loaded them onto flatbed vehicles in cases where they could not be safely towed on a conventional wrecker.
- Readied large commercial vehicles for towing by removing drive shafts and or caging brakes. Took multiple sets of photos showing vehicle condition pre-tow, during tow, and post tow, showing no new damage and that the vehicle was placed safely at its final destination.
- Took customer payment information and provided it to our dispatchers for processing.
- Performed pre trip inspections of trucks prior to use and noted any safety defects needing repair. Performed routine maintenance on tow trucks including greasing all tow truck grease points, daily washing and detailing. Daily fueling and refilling of DEF as needed.
- Completed light duty tow school and passed as a certified light duty tow truck operator.
- Worked on call most evenings responding to all calls dispatched to me, assessing scenes upon arrival and working within different response time requirements depending on each call.
- Worked with multiple county law enforcement agencies to operate within scenes, often assessing the scene and reporting when necessary.
Bus Driver
Kitsap Transit
Bremerton, WA
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed routed bus driver related duties as directed by Kitsap transit and Department of Transportation policy and procedures for the purpose of supporting the operational needs of the Kitsap County.
- Complete forms, records, and reports as required by State and County policy and procedures for the purpose of documentation, verification and confirmation.
- Advised all passengers of behavior requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety. Operated a bus and/or company issued vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and Company policy. Operated all hand and foot controls installed in the bus as required by State and Company.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. such as fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, interior and exterior conditions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle required by State and Department policy and procedure, before and after routes and/or trips. Maintain cleanliness of assigned company vehicles for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of vehicles.
- Monitored passengers with special needs until they disembarked at their location of choice for the purpose of ensuring the safety of themselves and other passengers aboard the bus.
- Performed basic first aid as appropriate for the purpose of providing immediate assistance in an emergency. Maintained control of passengers for the purpose of ensuring passenger safety.
- Operated on an independent basis daily with limited supervision.
- Customer service daily with interactions of various passengers of all walks of life whether it be commuters or families or single individuals.
- Worked with Company Leadership when behavioral issues arose to find solutions that benefited both the passenger, other riders and the driver.
- Maintained Commercial Driver’s License with P-Passenger, S-School Bus endorsements.
Garbage & Recycle Truck Driver
Waste Management
Bremerton, WA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintain Commercial Driver’s License.
- Operating multiple types of vehicles within a fleet, similar but not limited to, garbage and recycle trucks.
- Collecting and dumping trash receptacles.
- Following route assignments as directed daily.
- Operating on board computer systems while in the field.
- Communicated with dispatch using text and phone to resolve issues identified on route. Manage routes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. such as fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, interior and exterior conditions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle. Used an online reporting tool to report repairs or services needed on fleet vehicles.
- Worked independently with limited supervision daily. Customer service with daily interactions face to face with customers along assigned routes. Notifying customers of issues with accounts along assigned routes.
- Operated large vehicles in tight spaces daily. Assisted other team members when they were in distress whether it be taking them gas along the side of the road or picking up extra parts of their route because of mechanical issues with their vehicle.
School Bus Driver
South Kitsap School District
Port Orchard
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed school bus driver related duties as directed by District and department policy and procedures for the purpose of supporting the operational needs of the transportation department. Completed forms, records, and reports as required by State and District policy and procedures for the purpose of documentation, verification and confirmation. Advised all students and other passengers of behavior requirements for the purpose of enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining safety. Operated a school bus and/or district vehicle in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and District policy. Operated all hand and foot controls installed in the school bus as required by State and District. Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. such as fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, interior and exterior conditions, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle required by State and District policy and procedure, before and after routes and/or trips. Maintain cleanliness of assigned district vehicles for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of vehicles. Monitored students with special needs until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safety of students. Performed basic first aid as appropriate for the purpose of providing immediate assistance in an emergency. Maintained control of passengers for the purpose of ensuring passenger safety. Operated on an independent basis daily with limited supervision. Customer service daily with interactions of family members of students to relate plusses and minuses of behaviors as appropriate. Worked with School Leadership when behavioral issues arose to find solutions that benefited both the students and the drivers. Operated the bus to afterhours events transporting sports teams and extracurricular groups to events all over the region safely and with positive feedback. Maintained Commercial Driver’s License with P-Passenger, S-School Bus endorsements.
- Hours per week: 35
- Supervisor: Trish Maycomber
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes, Deceased June 2024
Education
CDL A - undefined
Commercial Drivers School
Port Orchard01-2024
CDL B - undefined
Washington State Department of Licensing
01-2021
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Transportation safety
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
Timeline
Chip Truck driver
Jopp Energy
08.2025 - 11.2025
Dedicated contract driver
JB Hunt
06.2025 - 08.2025
Heavy Tow trainee & Light Duty Tow Truck Operator
Bethel Towing
02.2025 - 07.2025
Bus Driver
Kitsap Transit
02.2024 - 08.2024
Garbage & Recycle Truck Driver
Waste Management
09.2022 - 12.2023
School Bus Driver
South Kitsap School District
11.2021 - 08.2022
CDL A - undefined
Commercial Drivers School
CDL B - undefined
Washington State Department of Licensing