Daniel Parrish
New Brighton,PA
Summary
Accomplished Terminal Manager and Heavy Truck Driver with a robust background in transportation planning and safe transportation, honed at Beemac Trucking and W.L Byers. Expert in dispatch and delegation, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency and safety compliance. Skilled in fostering customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and proactive communication, I bring a track record of driving success and continuous improvement in logistics operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Beemac Trucking
Ambridge, PA
02.2017 - 11.2024
- Maintained communication with suppliers concerning delivery schedules, product availability.
- Coordinated oversized load movements for customers.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal, and international laws governing maritime transportation.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Negotiated with carriers and warehouse operators for services and preferential rates.
- Communicated with dispatched personnel and drivers to ensure efficiency.
- Organized training programs for employees regarding safety protocols, customer service techniques.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy before payment was made.
- Dispatched drivers and tracked on-time deliveries.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Heavy Truck Driver
Beemac Trucking
Ambridge, PA
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Exercised caution when maneuvering through congested areas or narrow roads.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Responded promptly to requests from dispatchers concerning changes in routes or delivery schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure they are safe for operation.
- Managed time efficiently to make sure all deliveries were completed on schedule.
- Provided excellent customer service when delivering goods at customers' locations.
- Obtained proper permits for hauling oversized loads across state lines.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery times, routes and special instructions.
Truck Driver
W.L Byers
Wampum, PA
03.1997 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Beaver
Industry, PA06-1995
Skills
- Dispatch
- Transportation planning
- Delegation
- Safe transportation
- Load planning
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing golf with friends when time is available.
- Camping is always a must with family at Cooks Forest
- Coaching my son in baseball is always a great time
Accomplishments
- safe driving awards from a major local trucking company PGT has always been something I'm proud of
- my greatest accomplishment is moving through the ranks of trucking and loving every minute of it for almost 30 years
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Beemac Trucking
02.2017 - 11.2024
Heavy Truck Driver
Beemac Trucking
02.2015 - 02.2017
Truck Driver
W.L Byers
03.1997 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Western Beaver
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