Karl Jorgensen
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
Truck Driver with 30+ years of safely transporting materials via interstate and intra state, while maintain adherence to organizational, DOT, and OSHA standards. Highly skilled in transportation logistics and route planning, consistently on-time deliveries while maintaining a high rate of customer satisfaction. Clean driving record with zero accidents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver, Class A Truck Driver
NFI/MCO Dreyage
08.2022 - Current
- Completed a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD
- Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately
- Managed routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible
- Found ways to conserve resources, including fuel, to benefit the business
- Served as an advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public
- Conducted daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and reported problems or damage to management
- Complied with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules
- Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently
- Communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of customers.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Truck Driver
Superior Furnishings Transport
08.2018 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Diesel Mechanic/Shop Supervisor
Hoke County Schools
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Determined vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
- Kept equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
- Corrected vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
- Verified vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems
- Complied with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
- Maintained vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting
- Maintained vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
- Kept shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
- Contained costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
- Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
- Enhanced maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Truck Driver
PAT SALMON AND SON TRUCKING
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Hauled US Mail to California from NC
- Worked in teams
- Completed a daily truck log and submit reports of mileage covered at EOD Observed and reported equipment or mechanical failures immediately Managed routes and routines so they proceed in the most efficient way possible Found ways to conserve resources, including fuel, to benefit the business Served as an advocate and ambassador in every interaction with clients and the public Conducted daily inspections of the vehicle at the end of the shift and reported any problems or damage to management
- Compiled with all DOT and in-house regulations and rules
Education
High School Diploma -
SCOTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Laurinburg, NC06.1980
Skills
- Class A driver’s license in good standing
- Technical Understanding
- Mechanical Inspection Tools
- Attention to detail
- Safety Minded
- Job Knowledge
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Truck Driver, Class A Truck Driver
NFI/MCO Dreyage
08.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Superior Furnishings Transport
08.2018 - 08.2022
Diesel Mechanic/Shop Supervisor
Hoke County Schools
06.2016 - 08.2018
Truck Driver
PAT SALMON AND SON TRUCKING
07.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
SCOTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
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