George Beckwith
Ashtabula,OH
Summary
Dynamic Towmotor and Truck Driver with proven expertise at Dayton Freight Lines, excelling in safe driving techniques and customer service. Recognized for optimizing delivery routes, ensuring timely and damage-free deliveries, and maintaining meticulous vehicle inspections. A friendly and outgoing professional committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Towmotor Driver-truck Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenter Local 95
06.1998 - 06.2007
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
Shipping and Receiving
Paisley Farms Inc
06.2008 - 06.2016
- Assisted with shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Handled shipping and receiving functions for branch.
- Moved material to and from finishing to shipping and receiving or warehouse storage.
- Verified orders from shipping and receiving documentation to complete accurate transfers.
- Verified shipping and receiving counts matched picking and purchase order documents.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Oversaw picking, stocking and receiving procedures.
- Exported documentation and procedures related to shipping, commodity classification and customs compliance.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
Artillery
United States Marine Corps
04.1994 - 04.1998
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Usmc
Meteorologist Associate-carpenter - Carpenter
Neojatc
Cleveland Oh04.2002
Diploma - College Prep
Perry High-school
Perry, OH06.1991
Skills
- Passenger transportation
- Commercial driving
- Daily logging
- Delivery pickup
- Load monitoring
- Safe driving techniques
- Shipping and packaging
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
- Safe driving practices
- Loading and unloading
- Friendly and outgoing
- Driving and transportation
Timeline
Towmotor Driver-truck Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
04.2017 - 04.2022
Shipping and Receiving
Paisley Farms Inc
06.2008 - 06.2016
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenter Local 95
06.1998 - 06.2007
Artillery
United States Marine Corps
04.1994 - 04.1998
Usmc
Associate-carpenter - Carpenter
Neojatc
Diploma - College Prep
Perry High-school
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