John Hriber
Decatur ,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Trainer
Crete Carrier
10.2010 - Current
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Contributed to incident reviews and investigated field occurrences to report to supervisor.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
Over Road Driver and Driver Trainer
Tmc Transportation
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
Yard Jockey Stock Room
T S Tech
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided backup support for areas such as deliveries and warehouse operations.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Selected, washed and prepared trailers for use.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Commercial Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated flatebed trucks across all states to transport general machinery and equipment.
Driver Instructer
Commercial Driver Institute
08.2004 - 12.2004
Driver Trainer
Hornady Transportation
01.1999 - 08.2004
- Coordinated all company and regulatory paperwork.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Instructed on important securement regulations and company policies.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
Truck Driver
R E Rich Trucking
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Laborer and Equipment Operator
Diversified Container
12.1996 - 08.1998
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Truck Driver
R E Rich Trucking
10.1994 - 11.1996
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pell City High School
Pell City, ALCDL - Truck And Bus Driving
JB Hunt Driver Training
Alexandria, LA06.1994
Skills
- Updating Records
- Managing Safety
- Maintenance Requirements
- Managing Customer Needs
- Safe Vehicle Operations
- Reading Comprehension
- Driver Safety Programs
- Driver Coordination
- Backing Procedures
- DOT Requirements
- Safety Standards
- Workplace Safety
- Planning Routes
- Equipment Repairs
- Positive Attitude
Timeline
Driver Trainer
Crete Carrier
10.2010 - Current
Over Road Driver and Driver Trainer
Tmc Transportation
02.2009 - 10.2010
Yard Jockey Stock Room
T S Tech
09.2008 - 02.2009
Commercial Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
01.2005 - 08.2008
Driver Instructer
Commercial Driver Institute
08.2004 - 12.2004
Driver Trainer
Hornady Transportation
01.1999 - 08.2004
Truck Driver
R E Rich Trucking
08.1998 - 01.1999
Laborer and Equipment Operator
Diversified Container
12.1996 - 08.1998
Truck Driver
R E Rich Trucking
10.1994 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Pell City High School
CDL - Truck And Bus Driving
JB Hunt Driver Training