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David Freese

Reading,PA

Summary

Dedicated truck driver with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety compliance. Proven ability to conduct thorough inspections and maintain vehicle reliability, ensuring optimal performance in all driving conditions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver/Operator

Evercor Facility Management
Kutztown, Pa
04.2022 - Current
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance standards.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for reporting.
  • Followed all traffic laws and regulations to promote safe driving practices.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safety procedures.
  • Managed routine maintenance tasks to ensure truck reliability and performance.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Operated Plow truck to clear customer lots during in climate weather.

Diesel Mechanic

Stanley Sweeping
Kutztown, Pa
08.2020 - 04.2025
  • Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines and related systems for efficient operation.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on fleet vehicles to ensure safety.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts used, and maintenance schedules.
  • Trained junior mechanics on best practices and proper tool usage in the shop.
  • Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
  • Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.

Bus Mechanic

Berks County Intermediate Unit
Bernville, Pa
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Preventive Maintenance Service.
  • State safety inspections.
  • Cover dispatch when warranted.
  • A substitute bus driver is assisting in covering routes when short-staffed.
  • Solely responsible for the maintenance of 40 units.
  • Adjusted and replaced parts in order to ensure optimal performance of the buses.
  • Identified potential areas of improvement in existing repair methods.

Trailer Mechanic

M.H. Ebys
Blue Ball, Pa
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Repair trailers, brakes, mechanical systems, and body damage.
  • Customize the trailer to meet customer expectations.
  • Repair electrical and lighting issues.

Maintenance Supervisor

Penske Truck Leasing
Pottsville, Pa
11.2013 - 12.2016
  • Assign work to the techs.
  • Check their work orders to make sure everything is accurate.
  • Double-check and sign off on the PMs.
  • Provide feedback on performance to associates—both positive and negative.
  • Total responsibility for shop operations in the absence of the Service Manager.
  • Handle customer concerns, and work closely with our lease customers.

Diesel Mechanic

Penske Truck Leasing
Mt. Carmel, Pa
12.2012 - 11.2013
  • Diagnose problems with the fleet, and complete repairs.
  • Enter work orders into the system.
  • Welder/Fabricator
  • Provide preventive maintenance to the fleet.

Shop Manager

Delaware Valley Contractor
Reading, PA
04.2011 - 10.2012
  • Supervise a staff of 10 associates, scheduling time worked, payroll, and overseeing shop maintenance.
  • Conduct interviews with external candidates.
  • Write performance reviews for each team member.
  • Handle corrective action with staff.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns, assigning jobs to associates.
  • Coordinate all over-the-road breakdowns with local vendors.
  • Prioritize and schedule maintenance repairs requested by drivers, including company vehicles.

Transportation Maintenance Foreman

Conestoga Wood Transportation
East Earl, PA
08.2008 - 04.2011
  • Preventative maintenance and major repairs of approximately 50 trucks and trailers in the fleet.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns.
  • Coordinate all over-the-road breakdowns with Truck Care.
  • Work with vendors in handling parts, warranty, and pricing.
  • Prioritize and schedule maintenance repairs requested by drivers.
  • Track all maintenance repairs and costs per mile through the Connect system.

Night Shift Lead Tech

Penske Truck Leasing
King of Prussia, PA
06.2003 - 08.2008
  • Diagnosing problems and repairing the fleet.
  • Providing customer service to our consumer and lease customers.
  • Responsible for the total shop operation in the absence of the service manager.
  • Scheduling repairs for customers.
  • Assigning work to the techs.

Over-the-road Coordinator

Penske Truck Leasing
Green Hills, PA
10.2000 - 06.2003
  • Diagnose problems with the Penske unit over the phone.
  • Determine if service is needed, and what type?
  • Dispatch service to the location and be a liaison between the mechanic and the customer.
  • Handled service calls for other company units: Allison, Detroit Diesel, TIP, and UPS.

Education

High School Diploma -

Exeter High School
Exeter, PA
06-1988

Skills

  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Customer-oriented
  • Air brake certification
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Mechanical tools
  • Trained in [state] safety regulations
  • Dependable and reliable

Timeline

Truck Driver/Operator

Evercor Facility Management
04.2022 - Current

Diesel Mechanic

Stanley Sweeping
08.2020 - 04.2025

Bus Mechanic

Berks County Intermediate Unit
01.2019 - 08.2021

Trailer Mechanic

M.H. Ebys
06.2017 - 08.2018

Maintenance Supervisor

Penske Truck Leasing
11.2013 - 12.2016

Diesel Mechanic

Penske Truck Leasing
12.2012 - 11.2013

Shop Manager

Delaware Valley Contractor
04.2011 - 10.2012

Transportation Maintenance Foreman

Conestoga Wood Transportation
08.2008 - 04.2011

Night Shift Lead Tech

Penske Truck Leasing
06.2003 - 08.2008

Over-the-road Coordinator

Penske Truck Leasing
10.2000 - 06.2003

High School Diploma -

Exeter High School

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