Demitri Galkin
Fogelsville,PA
Summary
Seasoned truck driver with extensive experience at Kirus Reliable Trucking, showcasing a strong work ethic and professionalism. Excelled in route planning and safe driving practices, achieving high customer satisfaction and maintaining a clean driving record. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and GPS navigation, consistently ensuring timely and secure deliveries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Evans
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
Kirus Reliable Trucking
04.2011 - 03.2018
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
CDL A OTR Driver
Basic Moving
03.2007 - 02.2011
- Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Increased overall safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle equipment and load.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers to address any issues that arose during trips such as schedule changes, breakdowns, or emergency situations.
- Performed minor repairs on trucks when necessary to minimize downtime during long hauls.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently transfer loads between trailers at designated facilities across the country.
- Manifested attention to detail in verifying order accuracy before departure, avoiding costly errors and delays due to incorrect shipments.
- Safeguarded transported goods by maintaining a high level of security and vigilance during overnight stops or extended layovers.
- Reduced delivery times by consistently planning optimal routes using GPS and road maps.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo as needed, ensuring safe handling of goods during transport.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Removed and unloaded packages from moving trailer for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ginsburg
Yavne, Israel06-1997
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Paperwork coordination
- Logbook management
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route planning
- Defensive driving techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Class A commercial Driver's license
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - PA Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - PA Department of Motor Vehicles.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Limited Working
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Evans
10.2021 - 12.2024
Truck Driver
Kirus Reliable Trucking
04.2011 - 03.2018
CDL A OTR Driver
Basic Moving
03.2007 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Ginsburg
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