David Francis
Houghton
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a clean MVR and a strong work ethic, recognized for enhancing safety standards. Proficient in hazardous materials handling and adept at navigating inclement weather, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining compliance with transportation regulations. Committed to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating end dump trucks and dump trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Longyear Harvesting and Transportation
06.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Transportation Maintenance Worker TMW 8
Michigan Department of Transportation
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Assisted in maintaining state trunk lines from winter maintenance plowing of snow and salting and sanding routes, to summer time maintenace of replacig guardrail, patching potholes, bridge deck repair, and emergency tree removal during storms. Operated a variety of equipment from large motor grader, backhoe,excavator, front end loaded ( with snowblower attachment ) to hot patch maintainer for patching pot holes. Also worked as traffic control during ditch and culvert cleanout, to clear vison tree clearing operations. Had multiple training classes from herbicides and pesticides to chainsaw and tree felling classes.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Maintained a well-organized workspace and inventory system for tools and supplies, leading to increased productivity.
- Collaborated with other team members to complete complex repair projects within deadline constraints.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Handled emergency situations efficiently by troubleshooting problems rapidly and implementing effective solutions under pressure.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency with routine maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication tasks.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Dump Truck Driver
Great Lakes Minerals
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of required materials for various construction tasks.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in Michigan.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Drove 20 to 50-ton capacity vehicles transporting sand, and gravel materials for construction projects.
Dump Truck Driver/Boom Truck Operator
Superior Block Company
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Drove 18 to 56-ton capacity vehicles transporting sand, gravel, and masonry block materials for construction projects.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in Michigan.
- Reduced maintenance costs by performing routine upkeep on dump truck equipment and promptly reporting any necessary repairs.
- Monitored loading of concrete block, driveway pavers, retaining wall block. materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on dump truck equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Traverse City, MISkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Class A commercial Driver's license, with doubles, tanker, and hazordous endorsments
- Inclement weather driving
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Equipment operation
- Customer-oriented
- Clean MVR
- Hazardous materials handling
Certification
- Class A License - 20 years with doubles, tanker, and hazardous endorsments.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Longyear Harvesting and Transportation
06.2023 - Current
Transportation Maintenance Worker TMW 8
Michigan Department of Transportation
07.2018 - 06.2023
Dump Truck Driver
Great Lakes Minerals
03.2016 - 07.2018
Dump Truck Driver/Boom Truck Operator
Superior Block Company
04.2014 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
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