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John Love

Reading,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in logistics and transportation, notably with Brenntag Northeast Inc. Proven leadership in managing operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, consistently achieving operational efficiency while prioritizing safety in all aspects of work.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Delivery/Line Haul

Old Dominion Freight Lines
05.2019 - Current

Responsible for the safe operation of company equipment, compliance with Department of Transportation regulations and maintenance of electronic logs. This is a terminal to terminal operation pulling tandem trailers.

Truck Driver

Air Gas Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2019

Responsibilities for this carrier included the transport of liquid cryogenic materials such as liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. These materials were extremely time-sensitive and required extensive training for delivery and handling.

Truck Driver/Dispatcher/Operations Manager

Brenntag Northeast Inc.
06.1999 - 09.2016

I began my employment with Brenntag as a hazardous materials truck driver. In 2011, I was offered a position in management as a dispatcher of their fleet of 32 trucks on a daily basis, maintaining DOT driver files and overseeing LTL and tank load operations. In 2013, I became operations manager of the Reading facility, responsible for dispatch, production, and warehouse operations, in addition to the implementation of procedures for ISO, DOT, and OSHA compliance.

Truck Driver/Dispatch

Giorgio Foods Inc.
12.1995 - 06.1999

I was responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles and the delivery of perishable and consumer commodities for the nationwide carrier. Dispatch duties included scheduling appointments, organizing loads, and securing backhauls for the company's fleet of 23 trucks as well as outside carriers. In addition, I maintained fleet DOT logs and trip reports for company drivers, and worked closely with customer service.

Production/Shipping/Truck Driver

Misco Productions Corporation
10.1989 - 12.1995

4/94 to 12/95: Truck Driver - Responsible for the safe transport of company products and supplies, which included direct customer contact, and the maintenance of DOT logs and files.

4/92 to 4/94: Shipping - My responsibilities included shipping, loading of the company fleet, carrier offloading of in-house supplies, tracking inventory, and maintaining warehouse stock.

10/89 to 4/92: Production - Responsible for the labeling and packaging of private-label janitorial supplies.


Education

Muhlenberg High School
Reading, PA
06-1988

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Planning/Scheduling
  • Communication
  • Leadership/Community Leadership
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Teamwork
  • All with an emphasis on Safety

Timeline

Truck Delivery/Line Haul

Old Dominion Freight Lines
05.2019 - Current

Truck Driver

Air Gas Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2019

Truck Driver/Dispatcher/Operations Manager

Brenntag Northeast Inc.
06.1999 - 09.2016

Truck Driver/Dispatch

Giorgio Foods Inc.
12.1995 - 06.1999

Production/Shipping/Truck Driver

Misco Productions Corporation
10.1989 - 12.1995

Muhlenberg High School