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David Johnston

Romeoville,IL

Summary

Professional driver with strong logistics and safety skills, prepared for this role. Proven ability to deliver results through efficient route planning and timely deliveries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, cargo management, and compliance with transportation regulations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Local Truck Driver

JC Licht
03.2025 - Current
  • Operated and maintained delivery trucks to ensure safe and timely transportation of goods.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Managed local routes efficiently, optimizing delivery schedules for improved service.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to load and unload products accurately and safely.
  • Ensured accurate completion of delivery paperwork, maintaining records of shipments.
  • Monitored fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance needs to promote cost-effective operations.
  • Performed pre-and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle condition, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance needs promptly.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures, promoting a professional image as a representative of the organization.
  • Secured cargo properly using straps, chains or other restraint devices to prevent damage during transport.
  • Utilized GPS systems for accurate navigation and efficient route planning, minimizing delays in delivery times.

Local Truck Driver

Gene Goodwillie Inc
08.2020 - 12.2024
  • Maintained open communication with central dispatch to stay informed about customers' needs and routing changes.
  • Issued receipts for orders and documented discrepancies or damage.
  • Loaded truck efficiently and according to route plan for quick unloading at customer locations.
  • Unloaded freight with hand trucks, pallet jacks and team lifting strategies to avoid injury or product damage.
  • Planned daily schedules and routes based on customers' needs as outlined in daily manifests and route sheets.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.

Local Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Perform safe and legal operations of commercial motor vehicle
  • Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Develop and maintain professional and effective relations between our company and our customers
  • Hook and unhook trailers from tractors, including cranking lever to raise and lower landing gear
  • Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws
  • Maintained open communication with central dispatch to stay informed about customers' needs and routing changes.
  • Planned daily schedules and routes based on customers' needs as outlined in daily manifests and route sheets.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
  • Fuel trucks/tractors
  • Perform all other work-related duties as assigned

Field Service Supervisor

Cummins Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2019

• Main focus is to schedule technicians for scheduled maintenance and repairs on generators.
• Use several computer systems to find available work orders and gather information on generators to schedule the technician effectively.
• Email and place calls to customers to secure dates to schedule services.
• Answer phone calls for customer service calls and assist in gathering information needed to dispatch a technician.
• Assist technicians with any onsite issues and relaying any recommended repairs to the customer.

Supplier Warranty Associate

Navistar International Corp.
01.2017 - 06.2018

• Process warranty parts returned including verifying the proper part is returned and determining the correct supplier and disposition of the part.
• Back up for some of the Processor Leads duties.
• Member of the safety team and safety lead.
• Certified forklift trainer.
• Help develop new processes for chargeback of parts for our Blue Diamond Ford division.
• Dock lead for shipping and receiving.
• Use electric forklift or pallet jack to unload and load incoming and outgoing freight and compare bill of lading to insure proper items and correct quantity rec’d
• Prepare shipments of skids for shipping as well as parcels thru UPS, DHL and Fed Ex.
• Arrange pick up and deliveries with multiple carriers

Return Material Analyst

Lme Resources LLC
01.2016 - 01.2017

• Process warranty parts returned including verifying the proper part is returned and determining the correct supplier and disposition of the part.
• Back up for some of the Processor Leads duties
• Member of the safety team and safety lead.
• Certified forklift trainer.
• Help develop new processes for chargeback of parts for our Blue Diamond Ford division.
• Back fill on the shipping and receiving dock including unloading and loading of incoming and outgoing freight as well as parcels thru UPS and Fed Ex

Manager of Quality, Safety, Fleet and Facilities

Prager Moving & Storage Co
06.2011 - 12.2015

• Administer Quality programs by reviewing quality ratings posted by the parent vanline for drivers, movers and warehouse crews
•Design and implement processes to improve performance and quality scores
• Review customer surveys and handle any complaints
• Administer Safety programs by being responsible for all vehicle, facility, and equipment safety compliance
• Responsible for all OSHA compliance
• Perform CDL Driving duties as needed
• Assist with driver qualifications and DOT compliance
• Administration and monitoring of alcohol and drug testing as well as the policies
• Manage Fleet programs
• Track all repairs and parts purchases in coordination with onsite repair technician
• Secure and approve outside repairs to fleet vehicles
• Vehicle licensing and related taxes
• Monitor I-Pass accounts and devices
• Maintain Facility and securing maintenance contracts and monitor utilities
• Purchase fuel, moving supplies & materials, moving equipment and trucks
• Warehouse Lead and back up to warehouse manager
• Responsible for warehouse inventory management system implementation and utilization
• Fork lift safety manager and trainer
• Work with warehouse crew to ensure proper receiving, shipping and storage practices are met.

Commercial Warehouse Manager

Prager Moving & Storage Co
02.2008 - 06.2011

• Manage all day to day warehouse operations
• Ship, receive and store items in an efficient manner
• Load and unload trucks by hand with dollies, pallet jacks and with forklifts
• Utilize different warehouse inventory management systems
• Work with dispatch on scheduling labor needs for each day
• Work with dispatch to plan truck utilization for daily needs
• Ensure safe operations by all workers assigned to the warehouse
• Perform CDL driving duties as needed

Local Route Driver

US Foods
11.2006 - 05.2008

• Drive Semi and straight trucks to deliver food and related products to various customers
• Perform daily pre and post trip and safety inspections on trucks and equipment used for the day
• Check manifests for delivery quantities and sort product in vehicle during delivery
• Obtain signatures and collect payment
• Unload any returns or overages at the conclusion of shift and check it in with the warehouse foreman

Household and Commercial Warehouse Manager

Beltmann Relocation Group
04.2006 - 12.2006

• Manage all day to day warehouse operations
• Ship, receive and store items in an efficient manner
• Load and unload trucks by hand with dollies, pallet jacks and with forklifts
• Utilize different warehouse inventory management systems
• Work with dispatch on scheduling labor needs for each day
• Supervise labor assigned to warehouse
• Work with dispatch to plan truck utilization for daily needs
• Ensure safe operations by all workers assigned to the warehouse
• Perform CDL driving duties as needed

Commercial Warehouse Manager

Jackson Moving & Storage
02.2005 - 02.2006

• Manage all day to day warehouse operations
• Ship, receive and store items in an efficient manner
• Load and unload trucks by hand with dollies, pallet jacks and with forklifts
• Utilize different warehouse inventory management systems
• Work with dispatch on scheduling labor needs for each day
• Supervise labor assigned to warehouse
• Work with dispatch to plan truck utilization for daily needs
• Ensure safe operations by all workers assigned to the warehouse
• Perform CDL driving duties as needed
• Back up local dispatcher

Household and Commercial Warehouse Manager

Beltmann Relocation Group
02.2000 - 02.2005

Manage all day to day warehouse operations
• Ship, receive and store items in an efficient manner
• Load and unload trucks by hand with dollies, pallet jacks and with forklifts
• Utilize different warehouse inventory management systems
• Work with dispatch on scheduling labor needs for each day
• Supervise labor assigned to warehouse
• Work with dispatch to plan truck utilization for daily needs
• Ensure safe operations by all workers assigned to the warehouse
• Perform CDL driving duties as needed

Local Driver

Beltmann Relocation Group
04.1998 - 02.2005

• Perform CDL driving duties as needed
• Pick up and deliver furniture, electronics and commercial products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Services

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05.1993

High School Diploma -

Romeoville High School
Romeoville, IL
06.1991

Skills

  • Preventive maintenance
  • Documentation skills
  • Automotive logistics and procedures
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Inventory tracking
  • Results-driven
  • Map reading and navigation skills
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Hazardous materials handling

Certification

Forklift Trainer Certification

Hazardous Material

Double Triples

Tankers

TSA Qualified

Timeline

Local Truck Driver

JC Licht
03.2025 - Current

Local Truck Driver

Gene Goodwillie Inc
08.2020 - 12.2024

Local Driver

AAA Cooper Transportation Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2020

Field Service Supervisor

Cummins Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2019

Supplier Warranty Associate

Navistar International Corp.
01.2017 - 06.2018

Return Material Analyst

Lme Resources LLC
01.2016 - 01.2017

Manager of Quality, Safety, Fleet and Facilities

Prager Moving & Storage Co
06.2011 - 12.2015

Commercial Warehouse Manager

Prager Moving & Storage Co
02.2008 - 06.2011

Local Route Driver

US Foods
11.2006 - 05.2008

Household and Commercial Warehouse Manager

Beltmann Relocation Group
04.2006 - 12.2006

Commercial Warehouse Manager

Jackson Moving & Storage
02.2005 - 02.2006

Household and Commercial Warehouse Manager

Beltmann Relocation Group
02.2000 - 02.2005

Local Driver

Beltmann Relocation Group
04.1998 - 02.2005

High School Diploma -

Romeoville High School

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Services

Joliet Junior College

Education and Training

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