Douglas Allison
Volant,PA
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Eaton Ultra Shift Automatic 9 speed, 10 speed, and 13 speed trucks with reefer and dry box trailers 48 and 53 foot 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
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Butler Refrigerator Meats
Harmony, PA
08.1990 - 04.2022
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Slippery Rock Area High School
Slippery Rock, PA06.1987
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- GPS Applications
- Map Reading
- Truck Maneuvering
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- CB Radio Communication
- Delivery Documentation
- State and Federal Regulations
- Cargo Security
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Weight Limits
- Commercial Driving
- Temperature Measurement
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- DOT Requirements
- Prevention Techniques
- Goods Wrapping and Security
- Location-Based Messaging
- Legal Compliance
- Safe Machinery Operation
- Accident Prevention
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Traffic Observations
- OSHA Requirements
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Blocks and Tackle
- Work Logging
- Backhoe Operation
- Defensive Strategies
- Skip Loaders
- Route Navigation Software
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
- Logistics planning
Camping
Enjoy Family Camping as many weekends as possible, Taking my two English labs with us.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Butler Refrigerator Meats
08.1990 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Slippery Rock Area High School
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