Jason Gatchell
Mount Joy,PA
Summary
Dynamic OTR Truck Driver with Kleen Rite Transportation LLC, skilled in fuel-efficient driving and vehicle maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely deliveries. Certified in hazardous materials handling, I excel in decision-making under pressure, ensuring safety and efficiency on every route.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Kleen Rite Transportation LLC
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Identified best routes per delivery and navigated to each location using [Type] GPS devices.
- Completed specialized training courses to expand skill set, including hazardous materials transportation certification for additional route options.
- Improved fuel efficiency by monitoring driving habits and implementing best practices for long-haul trips.
- Completed multi-day and overnight trips every month.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
6 Color Press Operator
JL Clark
03.2010 - 03.2023
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Enhanced operational resilience by cross-training on different types of press machines.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Reduced waste materials by optimizing press settings for efficient ink usage and material consumption.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Improved print quality by performing regular press maintenance and calibration tasks.
- Assembled and adjusted press parts to print products in accordance with customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor HS
Millersville, PASkills
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Commercial driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Load securing proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Basic mechanical skills
- Vehicle maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Physical stamina and endurance
- GPS navigation mastery
- Decision-making under pressure
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Kleen Rite Transportation LLC
05.2023 - 01.2026
6 Color Press Operator
JL Clark
03.2010 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Penn Manor HS