Jon McDowell
Bolivar
Summary
Dedicated CDL Truck Driver with a strong work ethic and a Class A license, recognized for maintaining zero accidents at TMC Transportation. Expert in safe driving practices and daily vehicle inspections, ensuring timely deliveries and cargo integrity. Proven ability to operate heavy equipment and implement efficient logistics solutions.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
03.2010 - Current
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
CDL Truck Driver
Self Employed - Jon S McDowell Trucking
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Logging
Portville Forest
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Increased efficiency in timber procurement by implementing innovative logging practices and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by monitoring fuel consumption rates and adjusting operating techniques as needed.
- Streamlined work processes for increased productivity through the efficient allocation of machinery and manpower.
- Safeguarded employee health by implementing strict safety protocols during logging operations.
- Coordinated closely with transport teams to ensure timely delivery of logs from the forest to processing facilities, avoiding delays in production schedules.
Yard Foreman
L.C. Whitfords
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Conducted safety and yard inspections and documented and distributed findings and observations.
- Developed emergency preparedness plans to minimize potential risks and ensure rapid response during critical situations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with loaders, forklifts and other heavy equipment and supervised routine maintenance, inspection and registration to maintain good operating condition.
- Inspected loading operations for outgoing delivery to comply with shipping specifications, load limits and safety regulations.
CDL Truck Driver/Dump Truck Driver/Laborer
Wayne Paving
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to safety by participating in ongoing training courses and staying up-to-date on industry regulations.
Truck Driver/Equipment Painter/Yard Help
Whitfords
01.1980 - 01.1990
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellsville High School
Wellsville, NY06-1981
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Safe driving practices
- Long-haul driving
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Pre-trip inspections
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
TMC Transportation
03.2010 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Self Employed - Jon S McDowell Trucking
01.1999 - 01.2010
Logging
Portville Forest
01.1993 - 01.1999
Yard Foreman
L.C. Whitfords
01.1991 - 01.1993
CDL Truck Driver/Dump Truck Driver/Laborer
Wayne Paving
01.1990 - 01.1991
Truck Driver/Equipment Painter/Yard Help
Whitfords
01.1980 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Wellsville High School
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