Gerald Hosack
Truck Driver
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 42 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Chaparral Boats
01.2010 - Current
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Truck Driver
John Christner Trucking
Sapulpa, OK
08.2008 - 01.2024
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
Truck Driver
Chaparral Boats
Nashville, GA
02.2003 - 07.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Coffee High School
Douglas, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Load security
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Truck Driver
Chaparral Boats
01.2010 - Current
Truck Driver
John Christner Trucking
08.2008 - 01.2024
Truck Driver
Chaparral Boats
02.2003 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Coffee High School
05.2001 -
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