Danny Ivey
Salina
Summary
Dynamic and reliable Box Truck Driver with a proven track record at Fossil Appliances, excelling in route planning and load securing. Demonstrated exceptional time management and conflict resolution skills, ensuring safe and timely transport of high-value cargo. Committed to maintaining vehicle integrity and delivering outstanding customer service.
Trustworthy Light Vehicle Driver with attention to safety and laws. Experienced with both high value and human cargo. Effectively communicates and coordinates routes with dispatch and other drivers. Routinely inspects vehicle for proper functioning and safety standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Box Truck Driver
Fossil Appliances
12.2025 - Current
- Transported physically disabled people to appointments and places of employment.
- Kept vehicles well maintained and clean for pleasant passenger experiences.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to [State] laws and safety standards.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Transported high value cargoes with zero loss.
- Balanced heavy workload using excellent time management skills to meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Skilled in operation of automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
- Clearly and effectively communicated with other drivers and dispatch via radio.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Wood Machinist/Instructor/Production Lead
Naked Wood Works LLC
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Measured and cut materials
- Proactively managed projects to obtain, customer satisfaction for custom work.
- Decreased spending by maintaining detailed records of wood inventories and supplies.
- Packaged finished products and facilitated shipment.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Completed general finish work and sanding.
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Inspected and adjusted saws to establish accurate cutting measures.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Cleared jams to keep equipment fully operational.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Utilized CNC and manual machines to perform sawing, drilling and assembly operations.
- Tracked employees progress, frequently checking in with them and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Observed and adopted new techniques
Machine Operator Technician
Gap Roofing
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
- Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Evaluated and measured completed materials and products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper multi-machine operation.
- Supervised and adjusted machinery when necessary, reducing downtime.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions and report or resolve problems.
- Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.
- Read and analyzed work orders to determine machine and equipment settings and product specifications.
- Performed test production runs to identify and execute needed adjustments.
- Modified machine settings to accommodate different materials.
- Removed jammed materials from machines and readjusted components as necessary to resume operations.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and control panels to obtain information about equipment temperatures and pressures
- Maintained production records such as quantities, dimensions, and thicknesses of process materials.
- Manipulated controls to feed, admit, apply and transfer materials and adhesives, adjusting temperature, pressure, and time settings.
Education
GED -
Durant High School
Druant, OkSkills
- GPS navigation
- Conflict resolution
- Route planning expertise
- Defensive driving
- Multitasking
- Load securing
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Record keeping
- Class A license
- Quantity and quality assessments
- State and federal regulations
- Laborer oversight
- Forklift operation
- Truck mounting
- Communication skills
- GPS mapping
- Trip planning
- Equipment monitoring
- Customer relations
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Safe driving
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Company Box Truck Driver
Fossil Appliances
12.2025 - Current
Wood Machinist/Instructor/Production Lead
Naked Wood Works LLC
12.2024 - 12.2025
Machine Operator Technician
Gap Roofing
02.2024 - 12.2024
GED -
Durant High School