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Gary Buckholts

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Customer service/Service writer field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver/Horseman

Brookledge Horse Transportation
Ocala, FL
05.2021 - Current
  • 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.

Safely & securely loaded/unloaded, transported, and cared for horses and their equipment throughout the lower 48 United States.

  • 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.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.

Truck Driver

Tribe Transportation
Gainesville, GA
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • 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.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.

Truck Driver/Owner

Creed Transportation
Willowbrook, IL
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • 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.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.

Education

H.S. Diploma - Basic H.S. Courses

Forest Hill Community High School
West Palm Beach, FL
06.1979

Skills

  • Map Reading
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Logging
  • Truck Maneuvering
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Truck Cab Computer Operation
  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Dangerous Goods Transportation
  • Truck Weighing
  • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Payment Collection
  • Cargo Security
  • Critical Thinking
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Process Monitoring
  • GPS Applications
  • Accident Documentation
  • Blocks and Tackle
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Customer Relations
  • Document Verification
  • Location-Based Messaging
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Visual Inspection
  • Forklift Operation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Cargo-Specific Procedures
  • Goods Wrapping and Security
  • Quantity and Quality Assessments
  • Word Processing
  • Inventory Taking
  • Flatbed Trailers
  • Laborer Oversight
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Truck Driver/Horseman

Brookledge Horse Transportation
05.2021 - Current

Truck Driver

Tribe Transportation
01.2019 - 05.2021

Truck Driver/Owner

Creed Transportation
02.2017 - 01.2019

H.S. Diploma - Basic H.S. Courses

Forest Hill Community High School
Gary Buckholts