JUSTIN HAWKINS
Loves Park
Summary
CDL Driver with a robust skill set in logistics, snow removal, and equipment operation. Proven efficiency in managing transport logistics, performing pre-trip inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Experienced in optimizing delivery routes and maintaining fleet readiness to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Snow Plow Operator
Arctic Snow and Ice
Frankfort
09.2015 - Current
- Operated snow plow for prompt road and parking lot clearance during winter storms.
- Utilized skid steers, mini loaders, and big loaders for thorough snow removal using Arctic-engineered push plow.
- Loaded, drove, and operated salt truck for timely application of deicing materials on roads.
Logistics Specialist
Ringland Johnson
Cherry Valley
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated transportation of construction materials and equipment to job sites, ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations. Conducted pre- and post-trip inspections, secured loads for transport, and operated heavy vehicles, contributing to a safe transportation environment. Achieved 98%+ on-time deliveries and maintained zero preventable incidents, supporting efficient site staging and accurate materials inventory tracking.
- Coordinated shipping schedules to optimize delivery efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels using warehouse management systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Warehouse/Route Driver
Steiner Electric
Machesney Park
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Planned and optimized delivery routes to enhance efficiency and maintained fleet readiness for reliable operations. Operated 26-foot box trucks with lift gates to ensure timely and accurate customer deliveries. Received and unloaded semi-trailers, staged inventory, and conducted cycle counts to uphold inventory accuracy and improve warehouse organization.
- Delivered electrical supplies efficiently to various customer locations.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize delivery routes and minimize delays.
Propane Delivery Driver
Lakes Gas
South Beloit
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered propane cylinders and performed tank refills with flatbed trucks, ensuring safe handling and securement of pressurized containers to maintain compliance with safety regulations. Assisted customers with exchanges and refills while maintaining accurate delivery logs and adhering to safety procedures for hazardous materials transportation, enhancing customer satisfaction. Conducted daily vehicle checks and coordinated returns of empty tanks to optimize refilling cycles and support efficient delivery operations.
- Delivered propane safely to residential and commercial customers across service areas.
- Inspected delivery vehicle for safety compliance and operational readiness daily.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and customer interactions for billing purposes.
Quad Axle Dump Truck Driver
Robin's Trucking
Whitewater
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Operated quad-axle dump trucks to transport aggregates and construction materials (rock, sand, gravel, dirt, asphalt, concrete millings) to job sites, ensuring efficient delivery and compliance with highway regulations.
- Ensured load securement and safe hauling during timely deliveries, adhering to DOT regulations and maintaining company safety standards.
- Performed pre-trip inspections and basic maintenance, coordinating with site crews to streamline unloading and pickup operations.
Warehouse/Route Driver
Steiner Electric
Machesney Park
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Planned and optimized delivery routes to enhance fleet readiness and ensure timely deliveries. Operated 26-foot box trucks with lift gates, achieving on-time customer deliveries and maintaining high service standards. Received and unloaded semi-trailers, performed put-away and staging, and conducted cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse organization.
- Delivered products efficiently to customer locations across designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections daily.
- Operated company vehicles safely while adhering to traffic regulations.
Education
GED -
Regional Office of Education
Loves Park, Illinois09-2010
High School - Welding 1 And 2, Automotive, Small Gas Engines.
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, Illinois03-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College
Rockford, IllinoisSkills
- CDL Class A with air brake
- Snow plowing operations
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Safety orientation
- Material Handling
- Fleet maintenance
- Emergency response
- Equipment handling
- Problem solving
- Adaptable
HOBBIES
In my free time I enjoy working on vehicles, racecars, watching auto Racing, fishing and coaching youth sports.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic First Aid
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Ringland Johnson
06.2024 - 10.2025
Warehouse/Route Driver
Steiner Electric
03.2023 - 06.2024
Propane Delivery Driver
Lakes Gas
12.2022 - 02.2023
Quad Axle Dump Truck Driver
Robin's Trucking
04.2020 - 11.2022
Warehouse/Route Driver
Steiner Electric
01.2018 - 04.2020
Equipment Snow Plow Operator
Arctic Snow and Ice
09.2015 - Current
GED -
Regional Office of Education
High School - Welding 1 And 2, Automotive, Small Gas Engines.
Harlem High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rasmussen College