John Bernal
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Results-driven Business Owner/ Operator of Steady Js Trucking LLC, with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrating success in safe work practices and managing profitable operations. My business has: two owner/operators, a 26ft box truck with a lift gate, and an active authority. Both operators are experienced, hard working, driven, and reliable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Steady Js Trucking
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions, and forecast needs.
CDL Class a Driver
Harvest Distribution Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Education
Professional Driver’s License - Class A CDL
United States Truck Driving School
Fountain, CO02.2019
GED -
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO05.2004
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Assignment Delegation
- Records Organization and Management
- Team Leadership
- Administrative Management
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Cost Reduction
- Financial Statement Review
- Business Leadership
- Budget Control
Websites
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Steady Js Trucking
02.2022 - Current
CDL Class a Driver
Harvest Distribution Inc
08.2020 - Current
Professional Driver’s License - Class A CDL
United States Truck Driving School
GED -
Trinidad High School