Douglas Buttikofer
Highly disciplined and safety-focused Professional Driver holding a Class A CDL with Tanker and Doubles/Triples endorsements from Western Iowa Tech. Brings a deep 21-year foundation of corporate logistics stability with UPS, combined with recent experience managing high-standard federal manufacturing contracts. Proven track record of navigating heavy traffic and severe Midwest winter weather without a single incident. Expert in strict DOT compliance, meticulous pre/post-trip inspections, and preventative equipment care.
Work History
Power Coat Painter & Material Parts Handler
• Executed high-precision industrial finishing processes for high-standard federal government contracts, ensuring zero-defect quality control.
• Adhered strictly to rigorous OSHA guidelines, facility safety rules, and hazardous material handling protocols to maintain a zero-accident shop floor.
• Conducted daily preventative maintenance, cleaning, and routine safety checks on industrial painting machinery and ventilation systems.
Package Car Driver
• Awarded the UPS 12-Year Safe Driving Circle of Honor Recognition for executing over a decade of continuous, accident-free commercial route operations.
• Safely operated commercial delivery vehicles on high-volume, time-sensitive regional routes, consistently maintaining a 99%+ on-time delivery rate to over 150 customers per day.
• Navigated heavy metropolitan traffic, tight loading docks, and extreme Midwest winter weather conditions without a single safety violation.
• Performed rigorous daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) to ensure absolute mechanical safety and strict DOT compliance.
Package Handler / Logistics Specialist
• Maintained a perfect safety record, contributing to a 20-year injury-free career at UPS.
• Earned a promotion to Delivery Driver based on consistent performance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Loaded, unloaded, and sorted high-volume freight and packages in a fast-paced hub environment under tight sorting deadlines.
Education
- ELDT
2026
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A Program
• Completed comprehensive classroom instruction, backing/yard maneuvering, and extensive over-the-road skills testing.
- General Studies
2023 – 2024
Coursework in Business Administration & General Studies
• Maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and earned a spot on the Dean's List for academic excellence.
Skills
Elite Safety Profile
• Recipient of the UPS 12-Year Safe Driving Circle of Honor Recognition
• Holder of a 20-Year Continuous Corporate Workplace Injury-Free Record
• Fully Licensed Class A CDL Operator with Tanker (N) and Doubles/Triples (T) Endorsements
Certification
• Commercial Driver's License (Class A) – Iowa DOT
• Tanker Endorsement (N) – Iowa DOT
• Doubles/Triples Endorsement (T) – Iowa DOT
• FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certificate – Western Iowa Tech