Owner/Operator Truck Driver Equipment Operator
Dodson and Dodson Inc
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
- Achieved significant cost savings by implementing energy-efficient solutions across company facilities.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Performed regular vehicle inspections for proactive maintenance, minimizing downtime due to mechanical issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Assisted in training new truck drivers, sharing best practices for safe operation and effective route management.
- Secured loads using straps, chains, or other required equipment to prevent damage during transit.
- Conserved resources by monitoring fuel usage and implementing cost-saving measures where applicable.
- Expedited loading and unloading processes by efficiently organizing cargo in the truck bed for easy access.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure timely pick-up and delivery of goods, enhancing overall productivity.
- Troubleshot minor mechanical issues on the road when necessary, reducing downtime caused by unexpected breakdowns.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
