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Gary Wentzel

Owner operator
Wernersville,PA

Summary

Safety-conscious professional driver skilled in all aspects of trucking industry. Well-trained in safety and organization. Outgoing personality coupled with over 25 years of experience in trucking sector. Experienced diver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 25+ years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch customer satisfaction scores. Trained in defensive driving techniques. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 25+ years in logistics. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lowboy Driver

DVC Trucking
Reading, PA
12.2019 - Current

operate truck and pull 2/3/4 axle lowboy loading and unloading a wide variety of equipment. daily vehicle inspections and safe log books. keep organized and timely paperwork. on time everytime

  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Truck Driver

JP Mascaro And Sons
Reading, PA
02.2018 - 11.2019


  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Truck Driver

JK Hackl
Madison, WI
09.2017 - 02.2018

transport oversized loads on variety of trailer types to lower 48 states.

keep equipment inspected and repaired,

follow all state laws regarding permits and moving vehicle safely and legally to all delivery points.


  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • 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.

Truck Driver

DVC Trucking
Reading, PA
06.2013 - 08.2017
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • 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.
  • Transported oversized shipments without incident.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Worldwide Freight Inc
South Bend, IN
08.2008 - 01.2013
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA
06.1988

Skills

  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Truck Weighing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Truck Cab Computer Operation
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Map Reading
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • GPS Applications
  • Time Management
  • Truck Maneuvering
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Cargo Security
  • Forklift Operation
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Customer Relations
  • Document Verification
  • Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Cargo-Specific Procedures
  • Flatbed Trailers
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Goods Wrapping and Security
  • Emergency Roadside Repairs
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Timeline

Lowboy Driver

DVC Trucking
12.2019 - Current

Truck Driver

JP Mascaro And Sons
02.2018 - 11.2019

Truck Driver

JK Hackl
09.2017 - 02.2018

Truck Driver

DVC Trucking
06.2013 - 08.2017

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Worldwide Freight Inc
08.2008 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Reading Senior High School
Gary WentzelOwner operator