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Francis Gretzon

De Pere,WI

Summary

Safety professional prepared for this role with proven track record in developing and enforcing safety protocols. Known for enhancing workplace safety and fostering culture of compliance and awareness. Valued for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and effective communication skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck-driver

Jones Logistics
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Shuttled trailers from paper mill to warehouse.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Safety Coordinator

America's Service Lines
01.2014 - 11.2023
  • Accountable for new driver orientation.
  • Road test new hires.
  • Teach E-log, follow up with driver's once in the truck and monitor their compliance.
  • File claims for worker's compensation.
  • Investigate truck and trailer damages.
  • Assign trucks to new drivers.
  • Hand off drivers to the Operations team.
  • Make sure trucks are clean and ready for drivers.
  • Work directly with the Safety Director on the enforcement of FMCSA regulations & company policies.
  • Work with hard braking and Qual Comm.
  • Coach drivers with Crive Cam and Smart Drive cameras in trucks.

Fleet Specialist - Georgia Pacific Dedicated

Schneider National, Inc
02.2006 - 12.2013
  • Accountable for 64 drivers on four boards.
  • Extensive phone Customer Service/Customer, Drivers, Outbound Planners.
  • Daily planning Outbound and Inbound freight for drivers.
  • Weekly billing and closing of tours.
  • Compliancy to CDL regulatory, random drug screening and physicals.
  • Assist drivers with any safety issue or load related questions.
  • Strive for 100% On-Time Service while maintaining safety of drivers.
  • Problem solving, continuous improvement, sound business decisions.

Driver

Schneider National, Inc
03.2003 - 02.2006
  • Drove commercial truck throughout United States and Canada.
  • Pre-trip inspections, mechanical skills, load pickup/deliveries, forklift driving.
  • Customer Service.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Warehouse Asst Manager/Operations Support Rep

Schneider National, Inc - General Motors Account
02.1999 - 03.2003
  • Oversaw loading/unloading of trailers for automotive parts warehouse.
  • Trained and certified personnel on the forklift.
  • Trained dock workers in job duties and to perform correctly and safely.
  • Set schedules up for driver routes and outbound loads.
  • Scheduled maintenance for all truck and trailers.
  • Trained drivers on all routes and driving safety techniques.
  • Review and test drivers with accidents.
  • 3rd party CDL examiner for the state of NV.

Driver/Recruiter/Training Engineer

Schneider National, Inc
03.1988 - 03.2003
  • Interviewed and selected qualified drivers.
  • Trained new drives in all areas of truck driving including required paperwork and trip planning.
  • Drove commercial truck throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Pre-trip inspections, mechanical skills, load pickup/deliveries, forklift driving.

Education

No Degree - Front Line Management Course

Schneider National, Inc
Green Bay, WI

High School Diploma -

Coleman High School
Coleman, WI

No Degree - 3rd Party CDL Course

State of Nevada - DMV
Reno

Skills

  • Safety and compliance inspections
  • Training and mentoring
  • Clean & safe driving record
  • Effective and Versatile leader requires little or no supervision
  • Extremely professional in tough situations
  • Strives to implement efficient processes and systems
  • Reliable, effective written, oral and listening skills
  • Dispatching and effective freight planning
  • Establishes realistic priorities while remaining focused on customers and sales
  • Understands how to build and assist with the management teams of driver professionals

Timeline

Truck-driver

Jones Logistics
11.2023 - 01.2025

Safety Coordinator

America's Service Lines
01.2014 - 11.2023

Fleet Specialist - Georgia Pacific Dedicated

Schneider National, Inc
02.2006 - 12.2013

Driver

Schneider National, Inc
03.2003 - 02.2006

Warehouse Asst Manager/Operations Support Rep

Schneider National, Inc - General Motors Account
02.1999 - 03.2003

Driver/Recruiter/Training Engineer

Schneider National, Inc
03.1988 - 03.2003

No Degree - Front Line Management Course

Schneider National, Inc

High School Diploma -

Coleman High School

No Degree - 3rd Party CDL Course

State of Nevada - DMV
Francis Gretzon