Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities and Honors
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EDWARD BERNARD

EDWARD BERNARD

Transportation
Wilbraham,MA

Summary

Since graduating from New England College, I have worked in the transportation field as an employee and as an owner operator.

Well-trained individual maintaining high company standards through great customer service and interpersonal skills and consistently alert to customer needs and requirements.

I am organized and dependable.

I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Company Hazmat Tanker Driver

Quality Carriers
06.2023 - Current
  • Decreased fuel consumption by monitoring vehicle performance and implementing fuel-efficient driving techniques.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the company by attending regular safety meetings, training sessions, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
  • Delivered hazardous materials securely while adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, permits, placarding requirements, and company policies.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict schedules.

Company Trailer Driver

ADS -Advance Drainage Systems
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff for efficient loading procedures that maximized cargo space utilization within the trailer truck''s capacity limits.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to ensure accurate communication regarding schedules, routes, and delivery details.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management regarding delivery statuses, incident occurrences, and other relevant job-related information.
  • Streamlined communication with dispatchers by employing a hands-free device for phone calls while operating the vehicle.

Owner Operator

Reliable Carriers Inc
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.

Owner Operator

Intercitylines Inc
10.2015 - 11.2019

Bernard Transport LLC.

  • Transport of luxury vehicles throughout New England.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.

Transporter/Driver

Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
05.1997 - 10.2015
  • Transported food to the restaurants all through New England.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

New England College
Henniker, NH

Skills

  • CDL HOLDER-TNP
  • Dependable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Tanker driving experience
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Defensive driving practices
  • Accident prevention
  • Route planning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication

Activities and Honors

  • Received awards for more than twenty years of accident free driving.
  • I have received positive recognition and notes of appreciation for the work I do as an owner operator delivering automobiles to new and reoccurring customers.
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