Eric Hall
Denton,MD
Summary
Dependable, resourceful OTR Truck Driver/ Vehicle Recovery Techincian with 17 years of long-haul trucking in 40 states along with 12 years Vechicle Recovery Technician experience. Personable operator of multiple truck types with intimate knowledge of OTR operations. Exceptionally patient and steady mechanical expert with proven success at addressing any unexpected challenges that surface during trucking and tow truck work. I also have 11 years between truck driving and vehicle recovery technician supervising and training new hires.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Storm Fortune Trucking LLC
Greensboro, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours using electronic on-board recorder systems.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
- Provided customer service by informing them of delivery times or any delays that may occur during transit.
- Interacted regularly with dispatchers to receive instructions about deliveries or pick-ups.
- Communicated effectively with customers, dispatchers, vendors, co-workers, management personnel.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely when loading and unloading shipments from trailers.
- Documented delivery information including signatures for proof of delivery when necessary.
- Kept records of mileage traveled and fuel costs incurred throughout trips.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements set forth by company policies and government regulations.
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
- Rebuild motors, pulled transmissions out of heavy vehicles, routine maintenance such as breaks, drums, services, tire changes etc.
- 5 years supervisions of 2 drivers along with dispatching them, payroll and time off request.
- Operating heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steer, tractors, lawn mowers, backhoe. Along with servicing and maintaining heavy equipment.
- Hauled out of waste water treatment plants via dump trailer and dump truck
Diesel Mechanic and Truck Driver
Hall's engine repair and trucking
Preston, MD
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Replaced worn or damaged components such as spark plugs, air filters, and oil filters.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Rebuild engines
- Replaced heavy diesel transmissions and rears
- Supervised/ shadowed and coached 2 employee's
- Operated mofit, forklifts, loaders
- Hauled out of waste water treatment plants via dump trailer and dump truck
Senior Vehicle Recovery Technician
Maryland Transportation Authority/ Bay Bridge
Annapolis, MD
09.2007 - 05.2017
- Assisted customers with jumpstarts, tire changes, fuel delivery, lockouts and winch outs.
- Maintained records of service calls and completed work orders.
- Performed routine maintenance on the tow truck such as changing oil, lubricating parts and checking fluid levels.
- Loaded vehicles onto flatbeds or dollies in accordance with safety procedures.
- Transported damaged or disabled vehicles from accident sites to repair shops or other destinations.
- Ensured all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately prior to transportation of vehicle.
- Operated light-duty wreckers to transport motor vehicles including cars, vans, trucks and buses.
- Adhered to all traffic laws while operating a tow truck in order to ensure safety of passengers and cargo.
- Attended required training courses related to proper use of tools and equipment used in tow truck operations.
- Utilized appropriate communication techniques when interacting with customers during emergency situations.
- Reported any mechanical issues with the tow truck immediately upon noticing them.
- Conducted daily pre-trip inspections of the tow truck according to established guidelines.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Trained vehicle recovery technician 1 new employee's and supervised new employee's
- Operated light, medium and heavy duty wreckers from 10 ton to 65 ton
- Certified in light, medium and heavy duty wreckers
- Essential personal and first responder on call 24/7 365 days
Education
General Studies
Colonel Richardson High School
Federalsburg, MD05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MDSome College (No Degree) - CDL
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MDSkills
- Local and long-distance driving
- Safety processes and procedures
- Product deliveries
- Route Management
- Training and mentoring
- Safe Driving Practices
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- Strong communication abilities
- Accident prevention strategies
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Truck maintenance understanding
- Traffic Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance Awareness
- DOT Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Vehicle inspection knowledge
- Logbook Maintenance
- Clean Driving Record
- Document Management
- Equipment Operation
- Emergency response readiness
- Inspection checklists
- Vehicle system analysis
- Engine repair
- Oil service
- Brakes and tires
- Fluid changes
- Transmission service
- Steering Mechanisms
- Cooling systems
- Engine Rebuilds
- Fluid adjustments
- Exhaust Systems
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Brake Systems
- Fuel System Knowledge
- Hydraulic systems
- Inspection procedures
- Parts Ordering
- Fleet Management
- Staff Supervision
- MIG welding
- Wheel Bearings
- Equipment and Machinery Lubrication
- Chassis Charts
- Critical Thinking
- Managed incidents
- Class A license
- Flatbed experience
- Traffic Control
- Vehicle Recovery
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Winch Operation
- Load Securement Proficiency
- Safety Management
- Roadside Assistance Experience
- Vehicle Recovery Expertise
- State and Federal Regulations
- CB Radio Communication
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- EMT Certification
- Temporary traffic control management Certified
- AAA Certified
- Welding Certification
- Waste water hauling Certified
- DOT Inspection Certified
- Tanker Certification
- EVOC Training/ Certified
- Wreck Master Certified
- Mid Atlantic ERT Certification
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Storm Fortune Trucking LLC
08.2019 - Current
Diesel Mechanic and Truck Driver
Hall's engine repair and trucking
05.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Vehicle Recovery Technician
Maryland Transportation Authority/ Bay Bridge
09.2007 - 05.2017
General Studies
Colonel Richardson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Welding
Chesapeake College
Some College (No Degree) - CDL
Chesapeake College
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