Keith Cothron
Arlington,TX
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Warehouse, Truck Driving and Insurance Industries, seeking to contribute over 30 years of experience to an innovative and growing company which will allow me to demonstrate an aptitude for continual growth and success. Warehouse manager, Traffic manager position desired.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot Ladder Assist/Claims Adjuster
Pilot Catastrophe Services
08.2016 - Current
- Travel to Insured's homes and perform interior inspections and roof inspections.
- Take photos, label and upload into NexGen for claim. Analyze conditions to determine losses as RCV or ACV.
- Build relationships and work with Insured's, Public Adjusters, Attorneys and Contractors.
- Performed Centralized Contents Assist as an inside Adjuster for State Farm.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
KCC Transport
06.2000 - 07.2016
- Operated Class A trucks to deliver freight efficiently across regional and local routes.
- Adhered to safety regulations and maintained compliance with DOT regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery status and any issues encountered.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices, equipment operation, and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery logs for reporting purposes.
- Implemented best practices for load securing to prevent damage during transport operations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Provided excellent customer service during pick-ups and deliveries to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Developed strong rapport with customers through punctuality, professionalism, and effective problem-solving skills during challenging circumstances.
- Assisted in loading and unloading processes as needed, ensuring proper handling of freight.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Arlington, TX05.1989
Class A CDL License - Property Insurance Adjuster
Cowtown Trucking School
Fort Worth, TX11-2015
Skills
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Documentation skills
- Rope and Harness Certified
- Xactimate Experience
- Forklift and AWP Certified
- Motorized Pallet Jack
- Organization and Prioritization
- Manage and Dispatch Employees
- Communication
- Delegation
- Texas and Florida Adjuster License (Current)
Certification
- Rope and Harness
- Class A CDL License
- Texas All Lines Adjuster License
- Forklift
- AWP (Boomlift)
Timeline
Pilot Ladder Assist/Claims Adjuster
Pilot Catastrophe Services
08.2016 - Current
Class A CDL Truck Driver
KCC Transport
06.2000 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Sam Houston High School
Class A CDL License - Property Insurance Adjuster
Cowtown Trucking School