Jonathan Gayle
Grantsville,UT
Summary
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
Miller Paving
05.2020 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered product to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
Account Executive
Large Scale Logistics
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Lead on Heavy Haul Team
- Management for securing permits, proper equipment, pilot cars, and safe proper routeing for over-sized and over-weight equipment and products.
- Orchestrated conversations between shipper, receiver, dispatcher & driver to ensure well managed loads & smooth executions of delivery.
- Performed a series of office comprised strategy sessions to provide team with more negotiation tactics as well as the success of "Building A Pipeline".
- Successfully and profitably negotiated contract rates while simultaneously developing, managing, and assuming ownership of service contracts for major clients.
- Addressed and quelled critical customer issues across supply chain as a result of exemplary customer service, problem-solving, and strategic planning expertise.
- Drove down Broker workload by 30+% enabling Team to close new business opportunities. Led key operational efforts and processes consisting of composing standard work instructions, presenting training and providing support for major projects.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable / Receivables Management Service Group to compose Standard Operating Procedure for Brokers to assist in expediting past payments.
- Efficiently leading team in satisfying high-volume aged accounts, guiding staff through comprehensive research and resolution of matured, pending orders.
- Liaised between clients and support team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with customers
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with carriers
- Negotiated 80 to 100 contracts a week successfully
- Managed $80,000 receivables and parables each week
- Exceeded revenue goals each month 20% on average
- Supervised 4 employees remotely
- Committed to and received detailed customer load information by telephone, fax, or electronic tendering and input all load information into the system accurately.
- Managed service expectations to minimize impact on customers
- Proactively identify and report problems and swiftly implement resolutions of multiple issues.
- Maintained, tracked and analyzed all shipments, including working with carriers and asset department.
- Prepared statistical data for contract negotiations and participating in negotiations.
- Evaluated existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes for the tracking, measurement, reporting, and analysis of all traffic.Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries, tracked and traced shipments, ability to multi-task, solve problems and tolerate stress
- Computer skills of DAT and Truckstop, booked on average over $100K of freight per week at 14%-18% profit margin
- Negotiated contracts with carriers and consistently met profit margin goals averaging 14% to 18%
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Basin Western Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Executed correct processes when moving chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
- Monitored contaminated area to determine scope of hazard and progress of cleaning efforts against targets.
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment, including hoists and forklifts, to move supplies and contaminated materials.
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
- Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
Truck Driver
Tervita Williston North Dakota
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Load Y-Grade Product at Hess Locations, deliver Y-Grade Product to refiners.
- Deliver Propane from 5,000 gallon bulk truck to frack sites, man camps, and well sites.
- Deliver Propane from 10,000 gallon transport truck to storage tanks.
- Haul water from Tervita to well sites.
- Tervita Maintenance: Loader operations, yard clean up, parking lot grading, Loading of truck, unloading trucks.
Winch Truck Driver
Garvin and Sons Ray North Dakota
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Moving over sized loads on flat bed with tail roll for pick up and delivery.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Interpreted grade and slope stakes and simple plans to accurately place equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Roll Off Driver/ Winch Truck Driver
W.I.S.C.O. Williston North Dakota
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Pick up and delivery of roll off trash cans for rig sites.
- Pick up and delivery of skid shack with winch truck for rig sites.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Winch Truck Driver
FLINT Trucking Williston North Dakota
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Winch truck operations for moving rigs from location to location.
- Flex rig derrick moves and re-positioning for install at new rig sites.
- 2 truck derrick rig moves.
- Loader operations: loading drill pipe, assembly of rig, load and unload of rig parts, load and unload of rig mats, load and unload of loaders and other heavy equipment.
Winch Truck Driver
Hemphill Trucking Williston North Dakota
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Winch truck operations in moving rigs for location to location.
- Flat bed operations in moving crane weights and crane rigging.
- Loader operations: loading drill pipe, assembly of rig, load and unload of rig parts, load and unload of rig mats, load and unload of loaders and other heavy equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Truck Driver
SWIFT
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Dry van OTR
- Reefer OTR
- Flatbed OTR
- Dedicated Route UT to WY Reefer
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Director of Operations
Wing Coop
07.2006 - 05.2007
- Employee scheduling and payroll.
- Product ordering and normal business operations.
- Customer satisfaction and security operations.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Automotive Technician
Larry H. Miller Honda
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Automotive Technician
Brent's Quality Auto and Exhaust Midvale Utah
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Education
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- OSHA 10 hour certificate
- MSHA Training certificate
- Fork Lift training certificate
- H2S training and certificate
- Hazmat hazardous materials training certificate
- Defensive driving practices
- Confined entry expertise
- Decontamination and safety
- Basic mathematical aptitude
- Trip planning
- Hardworking
- Oversize cargo transport
- Loader controls
- CDL Class A X-Tank & Hazardous Materials, T-Doubles / Triple Trailers
- Hess Training certificate
- Loader training certificate
- FIT testing and training certificate
- Rigging training and certificate
- Tanker driving experience
- Problem solving
- Front end loader operations
- Safety and compliance
- Time Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- Safety Protocols
- Safe Driving Techniques
- CDL License
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
Certification
C.D.L. Class A. X-Tank & Hazardous Materials, T-Doubles / Triple Trailers
OSHA 10 hour certificate
Hess Training certificate
Loader training certificate
Fork Lift training certificate
Work Steps Training
H2S training and certificate
FIT testing and training certificate
Hazmat hazardous materials training certificate
Rigging training and certificate
Timeline
Driver
Miller Paving
05.2020 - Current
Account Executive
Large Scale Logistics
06.2017 - 05.2020
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Basin Western Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2017
Truck Driver
Tervita Williston North Dakota
09.2012 - 08.2014
Winch Truck Driver
Garvin and Sons Ray North Dakota
09.2011 - 09.2012
Roll Off Driver/ Winch Truck Driver
W.I.S.C.O. Williston North Dakota
01.2011 - 07.2011
Winch Truck Driver
FLINT Trucking Williston North Dakota
05.2010 - 01.2011
Winch Truck Driver
Hemphill Trucking Williston North Dakota
10.2009 - 05.2010
Truck Driver
SWIFT
07.2007 - 10.2009
Director of Operations
Wing Coop
07.2006 - 05.2007
Automotive Technician
Larry H. Miller Honda
05.2005 - 07.2006
Automotive Technician
Brent's Quality Auto and Exhaust Midvale Utah
08.2003 - 05.2005
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
C.D.L. Class A. X-Tank & Hazardous Materials, T-Doubles / Triple Trailers
OSHA 10 hour certificate
Hess Training certificate
Loader training certificate
Fork Lift training certificate
Work Steps Training
H2S training and certificate
FIT testing and training certificate
Hazmat hazardous materials training certificate
Rigging training and certificate
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