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Howard Pedersen

Taylorsville,UT

Summary

I have been in the transportation for most of my life. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Experienced truck driver with over 40 years of experience in trucking industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Courier Driver

Lab Corp
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2006 - 07.2007
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.
  • Delivered employees and materials to job sites daily.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.
  • Worked directly with customers to assess damage and incompleteness of orders.
  • Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.

City Driver and Road Driver

Overnite Transportation
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1984 - 08.1999
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
  • Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
  • Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
  • Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
  • Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ben Lomand High School
Ogden Utah
06.1957

Skills

  • City and Non-City Driving
  • Assisting Drivers
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Time Management
  • Customer Rapport
  • Optimizing Routes
  • Navigational Systems and GPS
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Route Logs
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Route Determination
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Traffic Law Observation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Driving and Transportation
  • Customer Service
  • Logging Information
  • Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
  • Driver Routing
  • Fuel Logs
  • Mileage and Service Logs
  • Scheduled Services
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • DOT Requirements
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Service Dispatching
  • Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Car Parking
  • Weight Limits

Timeline

Courier Driver

Lab Corp
05.2006 - 07.2007

City Driver and Road Driver

Overnite Transportation
06.1984 - 08.1999

High School Diploma -

Ben Lomand High School

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Howard Pedersen