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DENNIS C GALER

Austin,TX

Summary

Passionate about the transportation industry since 1993, I have dedicated my career to driving. While my hip no longer allows me to handle long hours in the saddle, I discovered my true calling along the way. Recruiting drivers and teaching safety have become my areas of expertise, bringing me great joy. As an Independent Contractor, I highly value flexibility, making this position an ideal match for both parties. Currently, I operate as a sole proprietor, providing personal transportation for high-end clients and pursuing online classes. Since 2018, I have successfully established a thriving Black Car service in select neighborhoods, filling the gap in coverage in the western suburbs of Austin, TX.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Proprietor

Dennis C Galer Jr
01.2018 - Current
  • I have been in the transportation industry since 1993
  • I started out in trucking and am currently providing personal transportation for a few high-end clients while taking online classes
  • I have been a sole proprietor since 2018 providing Black Car service to clients in the western suburbs of Austin TX. I have all tax documentation.
  • There was no coverage in the area, so I chose a few neighborhoods and built a business

Independent Contract Shuttle Driver

SuperShuttle, ExecuCar, 10/10 Taxi, Carter Transportation
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Great folks to work for
  • The Carters were the only franchise up until SuperShuttle went out of business
  • I started working for Billy and Kristy as an Independent Contract Shuttle Driver and soon became an owner operator with multiple shuttle vans
  • After a few years in management at SuperShuttle I specialized in recruiting, leasing and safety. I spent a year doing a start up for the corporate side of SuperShuttle. I was GM of a hybrid taxicab company 10/10 Taxi. We were a taxi in the burbs and a rideshare in the city of Austin. We operated as ZTrip ride-share.
  • I really enjoyed transporting the customers to and from Austin airport
  • In 2011 I took a job in Dispatch and worked the graveyard
  • Great folks to work for
  • The Carters were the only franchise up until SuperShuttle went out of business
  • They still use the SuperShuttle business model today

Feeder driver (seasonal)

UPS-SCS
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Maintained a safe driving record with consistent adherence to traffic laws and company safety policies.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and promoting repeat business opportunities.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time-sensitive shipments.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to resolve any scheduling conflicts or routing issues promptly.

Driver

Eby Brown
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Convenience store delivery IN, KY, IL, and OH
  • Teamsters local #135
  • Delivered Groceries and Cigarettes collected payments and cash up to $125,000.00
  • Kept me in good shape

Truck Driver

BA Patterson Trucking
01.2000 - 01.2001

Hauled concrete pipe and oversized freight on flatbed.

Truck Driver

Stevens Transport
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Refrigerated freight OTR 48 states and Canada

Assistant Supervisor

American Roofing and Sheet Metal
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • In charge of set up and tear down
  • Ran a small crew who set up jobsites before roofers arrived and cleaned up site upon completion of job

Education

Business Marketing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

GED - General Studies

Fallbrook Union HS
Fallbrook, CA
01.1983

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Financial planning
  • Payroll administration
  • New business launch
  • Desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
  • Customer relations
  • Recruitment
  • Hiring and onboarding
  • Sales coaching

Current

Sole Proprietor, Dennis C Galer Jr, Austin, TX, 78745

Timeline

Sole Proprietor

Dennis C Galer Jr
01.2018 - Current

Independent Contract Shuttle Driver

SuperShuttle, ExecuCar, 10/10 Taxi, Carter Transportation
01.2009 - 01.2018

Feeder driver (seasonal)

UPS-SCS
01.2005 - 01.2008

Driver

Eby Brown
01.2003 - 01.2004

Truck Driver

BA Patterson Trucking
01.2000 - 01.2001

Truck Driver

Stevens Transport
01.1999 - 01.2000

Assistant Supervisor

American Roofing and Sheet Metal
01.1991 - 01.1993

Business Marketing

University of Phoenix

GED - General Studies

Fallbrook Union HS