Eric Wadman
Ogden,UT
Summary
Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Reliable Owner/Operator Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance ensuring seamless operations. Skilled in time management, communication, and problem-solving, excelling in navigating complex logistics environments. Ready to leverage expertise for continued success in transportation and delivery services.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed Services
Ogden, UT
11.2020 - Current
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Transported vehicles from dealerships to customer locations in a timely and safe manner.
- Performed daily maintenance on the vehicle transporter such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and other areas as needed.
- Organized paperwork related to deliveries including manifests and bills of lading.
- Communicated with customers regarding estimated delivery times and any changes that may occur due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Assisted with loading vehicles onto the transporter using ramps and straps when necessary.
- Drove vehicle transporter in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations.
- Followed safety procedures when hooking up trailers to the truck before each trip.
- Verified load was secure before departing for destination location.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of trailer equipment ensuring proper working condition.
- Delivered vehicles in perfect condition without damage or missing parts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout entire process from pickup to delivery.
- Inspected delivered vehicle for damages or defects upon arrival at destination.
- Adhered strictly to DOT regulations governing hours of service requirements.
- Reported any incidents or accidents involving the vehicle transporter immediately.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Kept customers satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Invoiced and collected money due to settle accounts.
- Inspected equipment, facilities and vehicles regularly to assess safety.
Adjunct Instructor
State Of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2014 - Current
- I am an instructor for the Utah police officer, standards, and training, emergency vehicle operations.
- I am responsible for instructing and training current officers and police cadets the proper way to operate a police vehicle at both low controlled speeds and high-speed pursuit driving. I have developed drivers into being defensive and identifying vehicle dynamics.
- As a result of my instruction, I have certified hundreds of officers in emergency vehicle operations and continue to provide input to maintaining the high standards of the program.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Naples, Florida
04.2020 - 08.2020
- I served in the patrol division of the department. I responded to calls for service and enforced traffic laws.
- I observed, investigated and apprehended violators of laws and public safety.
- I am skilled at interviewing witnesses and victims to obtain relevant information. I assisted with covert and undercover investigations to uncover, ongoing crimes and crimes and progress.
- I would mediate domestic related disturbances and protect victims from harm.
- I’ve written numerous reports on arrest made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
Deputy Sheriff
Weber County Sheriff's Office
Ogden, Utah
01.1993 - 03.2020
- In the corrections division, I monitored and handle situations in the facility and was responsible for the safety of both inmates and officers.
- I am knowledgeable in the principles and techniques of law enforcement and public safety to include taking immediate action to respond to hazards or illegal activity.
- I was trying to quickly analyze situations and use critical, thinking to make sound judgments
- I served in the patrol division for 18 years, and which I responded to calls for service and enforced traffic laws. I observed, investigated, and apprehended violators of laws and public safety. I am skilled at interviewing witnesses and victims to obtain relevant information.
- In the investigations, Bureau, I worked as a crime analyst in the real time crime center. I gathered preliminary investigative and analytical information for operations to be served by SWAT. I will organize and record fax along with preparing reports and spreadsheets for various law-enforcement databases to further assist and successful investigations.
Education
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12-1992
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, UTSkills
- Log updating
- Delivery Verification
- Safety Management
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Route Planning
- Unloading management
- Safety Compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Paperwork coordination
- Load security
- Effective communication abilities
- DOT Compliance
- Organizational abilities
- Loading and unloading coordination
- Truck loading and unloading
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed Services
11.2020 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Collier County Sheriff's Office
04.2020 - 08.2020
Adjunct Instructor
State Of Utah
08.2014 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Weber County Sheriff's Office
01.1993 - 03.2020
Law Enforcement Academy - Law Enforcement
Weber State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Weber State University