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Dakota Jablonsky

Chisago City,MN

Summary

Dynamic and skilled Heavy Haul Truck Driver with extensive experience at Michels Corporations. Proven expertise in heavy equipment operation and mechanical troubleshooting, ensuring safe and efficient transport of oversized loads. Strong communicator and team player, dedicated to maintaining compliance and optimizing delivery routes for maximum efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

Michels Corporation
Brownsville, Wisconsin
02.2025 - Current
  • Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment safely.
  • Organized hauling routes to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
  • Coordinated transportation routes for efficient equipment delivery and pickup.
  • Inspected vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues during transport.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operation.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on truck and trailer before each trip.
  • Assisted other drivers with loading and unloading processes when needed due to workload demands.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cargo securement regulations when securing freight onto trailer bed.
  • Worked closely with dispatch team members to coordinate pickup and delivery times.
  • Operated specialized trailers such as lowboys, step decks, flatbeds.
  • Transported oversized loads requiring special permits or escort vehicles as needed.

Specialized Truck Driver

O'Neil 5 Star
Ellsworth, WI
06.2019 - 12.2024
  • Tasks include hauling Oversize/Overwidth bridge girders, equipment, utility poles, etc over the road up to 14'6" wide and 140' long on 3 axle stretch trailers, low pro step decks, flat beds and 3 axle steerable pup trailers, picking up and delivering on construction sites.
  • Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
  • Transported oversized loads requiring special permits or escort vehicles as needed.
  • Coordinated transportation routes for efficient equipment delivery and pickup.
  • Provided training to new drivers on safe loading, unloading and hauling procedures.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment safely.

Heavy Haul Truck Driver/Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer

Meyer Contracting
Maple Grove, MN
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Tasks involve hauling heavy equipment including loaders, dozers, tractors, graders, excavators utilizing a 4 axle truck and 3+1 rgn.
  • Operate grapple truck, pull side dump and step deck.
  • Route planning, permit getting, etc.
  • Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer tasks involved forming and pouring pile caps, abutments, caisson, retaining walls, dead man anchors, sea walls, etc
  • Operated heavy haul trucks to transport oversized loads safely.
  • Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment safely.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and safe operating condition, following state and local specifications.
  • Utilized specialized hauling techniques for oversized cargo including pilot cars and escorts.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading and unloading of heavy materials onto trucks.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Shafer Contracting
Shafer, MN
11.2016 - 01.2018
  • Tasks involve hauling heavy equipment including loaders, dozers, tractors, graders, excavators utilizing a 4 axle truck and 3+1 rgn.
  • Route planning, permit acquiring, etc.
  • Running a water truck, grapple truck, and dump truck when heavy haul work was slow.
  • Operated heavy haul trucks to transport oversized loads safely.
  • Adhered to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations consistently.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during transport for timely resolutions.
  • Utilized specialized hauling techniques for oversized cargo including pilot cars and escorts.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading and unloading of heavy materials onto trucks.
  • Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment safely.

Heavy Civil Concrete Foundations Laborer

Veit and Co
Rogers, MN
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Work on heavy civil foundation projects throughout midwest.
  • Projects/tasks included poured earth retention walls, abutments, wing walls, poured pile caps, pile driving, installation of helical piers, poured helical footings, lagging walls, grading, setting heights, layout, heavy civil concrete formwork, operating excavator, skiddy, dozer, excavator for site development/maintenance.

Pipeline Foundations Laborer

Gustafson and Goudge, Inc
Clearbrook, Minnesota
09.2013 - 05.2015
  • Tasks include foundations for pipeline pump stations, poured concrete pads, mud pads, gang form work, pump footing, grading, blue print reading, operate skiddy, tele handler, water truck, and side dump for site maintenance/construction.

Education

Diploma -

Ladysmith High School
Ladysmith, WI
05-2013

Skills

  • Commercial driving and tanker experience
  • Heavy equipment operation and repair
  • Mechanical knowledge and experience
  • Flatbed and low boy operation
  • Grapple truck operation
  • Load and unload expertise
  • Concrete labor and forming

Certification

  • Crane Rigging/Signalman Certificate
  • Unrestricted Class A with Tanker Endorsement
  • Off-Road Forklift Certification

Personal Information

  • Willing to travel 90% of the time

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Truck Driver

Michels Corporation
02.2025 - Current

Specialized Truck Driver

O'Neil 5 Star
06.2019 - 12.2024

Heavy Haul Truck Driver/Heavy Civil Concrete Laborer

Meyer Contracting
01.2018 - 06.2019

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Shafer Contracting
11.2016 - 01.2018

Heavy Civil Concrete Foundations Laborer

Veit and Co
07.2015 - 11.2016

Pipeline Foundations Laborer

Gustafson and Goudge, Inc
09.2013 - 05.2015

Diploma -

Ladysmith High School

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