Joseph Dominqu

Work History

Transportation Supervisor

Northern Tier Bakery

Saint Paul Park, MN

04.2014 - Current

Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Implement schedule and policy changes.
Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
Verified that drivers transported loads safely and complied with state DOT laws.
Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
Improved working conditions for employees and fostered work environment that maximized employee morale and engagement.
Oversaw transportation of [Number] [Unit] daily by coordinating personnel and developing efficient routes and workload schedules.
Maintained detailed records of transportation activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Coordinated schedules and routes for drivers to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
Managed a team of drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
Demonstrated tasks to new hires and assigned to experienced workers for further training.
Improved transportation efficiency by optimizing routes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging feedback from drivers on ways to enhance operational efficiency.
Coordinated schedules and communicated changes to customers.
Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
Assisted in developing company policies related to transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring driver performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Evaluated fleet maintenance requirements regularly, scheduling services accordingly to minimize downtime.
Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.

Straight Truck Driver

Northern Tier Bakery

Saint Paul Park, MN

06.2007 - Current

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Collaborated with warehouse staff in organizing loads efficiently, maximizing space utilization within the truck.
Promoted a positive work environment adhering company''s policies procedures at all times.
Assisted in loading and unloading cargo to ensure proper handling and minimize potential damage.
Communicated professionally with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers for smooth coordination of pickups and deliveries.
Improved route efficiency by planning and executing optimized driving paths.
Navigated challenging road conditions while maintaining strict adherence to traffic laws for safe transportation of goods.
Performed thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and prevent breakdowns.
Operated various types of equipment safely including pallet jacks, hand trucks, lift gates as needed for cargo handling.
Maintained compliance with DOT regulations for safe and efficient truck operations.
Managed paperwork efficiently, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, and driver logs.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Completed regular maintenance tasks on the vehicle to prolong its lifespan and reduce repair costs.
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.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
Supported team members by offering assistance during peak times or staffing shortages.
Increased on-time delivery rate by utilizing GPS technology and real-time traffic updates effectively.
Strengthened relationships with clients through excellent communication skills during pickup and delivery processes.
Kept accurate records of miles driven, fuel usage, hours-of-service logs, which contributed to better fleet management.

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