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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, CO
02.2019

GED -

Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO
05.2004

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

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
John Bernal