Jarell Meriel
Gary,IN
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 8 years of experience in heavy equipment operation and freight delivery. Known for strong decision-making under pressure and exceptional team collaboration, contributing to improved safety standards and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Tractor Trailer Driver
KJS Transportation
Indianapolis, IN
01.2020 - Current
- Operated tractor trailers safely across various OTR routes, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading processes, optimizing weight distribution for stability.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance, adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate schedules and address route changes efficiently.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
- Implemented fuel-efficient driving techniques, contributing to reduced operational costs.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding delivery status and service issues effectively and professionally.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions successfully, minimizing delays without compromising safety standards.
- Elevated company reputation through participation in community outreach events such as parades or charity drives.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying areas for improved fuel consumption and operating expenses reduction strategies.
- Strengthened customer relationships with clear communication and professional conduct during drop-offs and pickups.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel purchases, tolls paid, hours worked as required by federal regulations.
- Obtained necessary permits for specialized loads, ensuring compliance with state regulations during transport.
Professional OTR Truck Driver
CWS Dedicated Company
Gary, IN
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered freight efficiently across regional routes while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Maintained accurate logbooks and documentation in accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules and routes, reducing travel time.
Truck Driver
Venture Logistics Inc
Indianapolis, IN
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo, adhering to federal and state regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
BD Genko
Indianapolis, IN
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for productivity.
- Managed inventory counts, reducing discrepancies in stock levels.
- Implemented safety measures that enhanced workplace safety culture.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Streamlined material handling processes, improving operational efficiency.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Decision-making under pressure
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hand and power tool use
- Willing to learn
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Power tool operation
Timeline
Professional Tractor Trailer Driver
KJS Transportation
01.2020 - Current
Professional OTR Truck Driver
CWS Dedicated Company
03.2017 - 12.2019
Truck Driver
Venture Logistics Inc
07.2014 - 01.2017
Warehouse Forklift Operator
BD Genko
06.2007 - 05.2012