John McKown
East Berlin,PA
Summary
Proficient Driver/Trainer with 15 years of experience in motor vehicle training in PA. Also experienced in commercial driver training. Thorough teacher of driving craft with strong emphasis in driver safety and defensive driving. Instructs new drivers about company policies, regulatory requirements and operational skills such as backing up and securing loads. Proficient in planning routes, updating paperwork and meeting customer needs. Focused on helping drivers complete courses as confident and skilled professionals. Experienced transportation professional and skilled trainer with expertise in overseeing classes, updating materials and collaborating with drivers to deliver exceptional training. Proven communication, organizational and planning abilities combined with a resourceful nature and remarkable work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Driver
Tforce Freight/UPS Freight
Mechanicsburg, PA
03.2005 - Current
- Transported goods from one location to another in a safe and timely manner.
- Performed daily inspections of vehicles prior to commencing journey.
- Monitored road conditions, traffic flow, weather conditions, and any other potential hazards while driving.
- Verified the accuracy of shipping documents for each load.
- Maintained truck logbook, including records of fuel purchases, mileage, and other relevant information.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Education
Graduate -
UPS Driver Trainer School
Mechanicsburg, PA02-2010
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Clay05-1982
Skills
- Accident Prevention
- Assisting drivers
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Student assessment
- Classroom Instruction
- Safe driving techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Curriculum Development
- Equipment Demonstration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Certification training
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Selected in 2011 as UPS Freight Road Team Member.
- Selected in 2015 as an America's Road Team Captain.
- 2.5 million accident and citation free driving over 25 years.
Certification
- Clean CDL Class A license in PA
Timeline
Road Driver
Tforce Freight/UPS Freight
03.2005 - Current
Graduate -
UPS Driver Trainer School
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
- Clean CDL Class A license in PA
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