Ekponobong Ekpono
Arlington,TX
Summary
CDL skilled transportation professional and long-haul driver competent with dry trucks and well-versed in handling general freights. Good problem-solving and planning skills combined with self-directed mindset and quality-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises, Inc
01.2023 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Business Owner/Operator/Truck Driver
GenRocka Delivery, LLC
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Supervisor
Centre For Neuro Skills
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled complaints, from patients and families resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in the company's manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staffed shifts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed a training manual to use for reference.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
House Manager
Calab, Inc
02.2013 - 10.2018
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply, and maintain consistent inventory.
- Scheduled and coordinated staff meetings to discuss policies, procedures, and goals.
- Trained and supervised staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety protocols, and customer service to increase quality standards.
- Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
- Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University
Irving, TX05.2026
No Degree - Commercial Truck Driver
Continental Truck Driver Training & Education
Dallas, TX02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
DeVry University
Irving, TX07.2017
Skills
- Hazardous Materials
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- HAZMAT Procedures
- Accurate Records and Reports
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Dry Vans
- GPS and Route Planning
- Truck and Equipment Monitoring
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Truck Inspections
- DOT Requirements
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Defensive Driver Training
- Commercial Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Route Management
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises, Inc
01.2023 - Current
Business Owner/Operator/Truck Driver
GenRocka Delivery, LLC
05.2021 - 01.2023
Supervisor
Centre For Neuro Skills
10.2018 - 05.2021
House Manager
Calab, Inc
02.2013 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Business Administration
DeVry University
No Degree - Commercial Truck Driver
Continental Truck Driver Training & Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
DeVry University
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