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Gerald L Goodson Jr

Highland,CA.

Summary

Proven leader in transportation and logistics, leveraging a strong work ethic and DOT compliance to drive operational excellence at Premier Transport and Trading Inc. Skilled in hazardous materials handling and safety management, I've enhanced delivery efficiency and safety protocols. My proactive approach and ability to inspire team accountability have significantly boosted performance outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Premier Transport and Trading Inc.
01.2020 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Instructed in the field training for purchases of condensate crude oil, LPG and H2O from field locations per BLM procedures.

Operations Manager

Petro-Movin Inc
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • handle all third-party pick up and deliveries for a variety of hazardous materials, gas diesel, jet fuel condensate trans. Mix at various pipeline and refinery facilities in Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada.

Operations Manager

GNG Construction and Logistics
01.2010 - 12.2016
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Developed and oversaw the development of the construction engineering division, and the transportation logistics within the company successfully.

Education

Certificate - Construction Planning & Management

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
12.2000

High School Diploma -

Crawford Sr High
San Diego, CA
06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering

SDSU
San Diego, CA
06.1998

Skills

  • DOT Compliance
  • Professionalism and Work Ethic
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Safety Compliance
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Commercial driving
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Delivery Verification
  • Freight documentation mastery
  • Heavy lifting capabilities
  • Fuel efficiency maximization
  • Log updating
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • Route Planning
  • Safety Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Critical Thinking Capacity
  • Load securing proficiency
  • Load security
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • GPS Navigation Systems
  • Organizational abilities
  • Logbook management
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Vehicle maintenance knowledge
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Transportation safety
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Long-haul driving
  • Clean MVR
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Heavy haul expert
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Valid A driver's license with double& X endorsements

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Premier Transport and Trading Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Operations Manager

Petro-Movin Inc
01.2016 - 12.2020

Operations Manager

GNG Construction and Logistics
01.2010 - 12.2016

Certificate - Construction Planning & Management

Southwestern College

High School Diploma -

Crawford Sr High

Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering

SDSU

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