Edward Keebler
North Vernon,IN
Summary
Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 17 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Motivated operator specializing in operating dry-boxes, reefers, box trucks and semi tractor-trailer combinations. Current CDL-A license with TX endorsement, as well as certifications in pallet jack and forklift operation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Jennings County Hwy
North Vernon, United States
2021.03 - 2022.03
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Truck Driver
Myers Sod Farm
Seymour, IN
2019.09 - 2021.05
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures and provided copies to destination staff.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload.
Forklift Operator
Celadon
Columbus, IN
2018.02 - 2019.07
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
Truck Driver
Decatur Plastic Products
North Vernon, IN
2015.01 - 2017.11
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Optimized routes to maximize efficiency and scheduled service stops.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Enforced on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Delivered packages from distribution center to residential areas using self-developed routes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
Truck Driver
West Container
Columbus, IN
2010.02 - 2015.10
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, IN02.1983
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Payment Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Process Monitoring
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Cargo Security
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- CB Radio Communication
- Vehicle Inspection
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Work Logging
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- State and Federal Regulations
- Decision Making
- Truck Weighing
- GPS Applications
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Problem Solving
- Map Reading
- Time Management
- Delivery Documentation
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Loading and Unloading
- Truck Maneuvering
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Heavy Lifting
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
- Document Verification
- Forklift Operation
- Blocks and Tackle
- Inventory Taking
- Flatbed Trailers
- Visual Inspection
- Logistics Coordination
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Goods Wrapping and Security
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Cargo Trucks
- Route Navigation Software
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
Certification
- Licensed CDL-A with TX endorsement.Medical card up to date - 1995 to 2022
MILITARY
USMCR FROM 02/22/1983 - 02/22/1989.Honorable discharge RANK E-4 (corporal)
Timeline
Truck Driver
Jennings County Hwy
2021.03 - 2022.03
Truck Driver
Myers Sod Farm
2019.09 - 2021.05
Forklift Operator
Celadon
2018.02 - 2019.07
Truck Driver
Decatur Plastic Products
2015.01 - 2017.11
Truck Driver
West Container
2010.02 - 2015.10
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School