George VandenBosch
Truck driver/salesman
Fruitport,MI
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck-driver/ Salesman
Nichols/ Imperial Dade
03.2021 - 07.2026
- Operated various truck types for timely deliveries to customers
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and fuel usage
- Adhered to all traffic laws and regulations during operations
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo efficiently and safely
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes or delays
- Provided exceptional customer service during deliveries, fostering positive relationships
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, enhancing operational reliability
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with meticulous planning and time management.
Driver Salesman
Baremans Dairy/Prairie Farms
1999 - 2020
- Delivered dairy products efficiently to assigned routes, ensuring timely customer service.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored product quality during transit.
- Operated delivery vehicle safely while adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Streamlined delivery processes by implementing more efficient routing strategies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction and service reputation.
- Conducted daily vehicle safety checks to ensure proper functioning of equipment, maximizing uptime and reducing maintenance costs.
- Assisted in training new driver salesmen on best practices for route management, customer engagement, and product knowledge development.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and friendly service.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected delays or issues during deliveries, ensuring the least impact on clients'' businesses as possible.
- Built rapport with store managers by addressing their concerns professionally, leading to increased trust between our company and their stores in return.
- Accurately managed cash transactions at each stop while maintaining proper documentation for accounting purposes.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
- Collaborated with customers to identify needs and provided catered solutions
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely, and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Analyzed sales and customer data to identify buying trends and offer recommendations.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zeeland High School
Zeeland, MISkills
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Load security
- Route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Logistics planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Document management
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Multi-stop routing
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Truck-driver/ Salesman
Nichols/ Imperial Dade
03.2021 - 07.2026
Driver Salesman
Baremans Dairy/Prairie Farms
1999 - 2020
High School Diploma -
Zeeland High School