Kevin Barker

Duties included those of a Safety Director: using correct and proper procedures to investigate accidents and cargo claims; designated employee representative for drug and alcohol testing; oversee all pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; determine hours of service violations; proper use of electronic logs; reviewing driver applications, motor vehicle records and conducting new driver orientation; Omnitracs operations; ongoing safety training for new and current drivers.

Duties included hauling livestock feed ingredients; improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and planning schedules; enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining clear communication with customers; maintained vehicle safety through regular inspections, proper loading, and adherence to DOT regulations; reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques.

Local delivery and hauling of livestock feed ingredients; improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and planning schedules; enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining clear communication with clients; maintained vehicle and trailer safety through regular inspections, proper loading, and adherence to DOT regulations; reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and efficient driving techniques.

Duties included using correct and proper procedures to investigate accidents and cargo claims; designated employee representative for drug and alcohol testing; oversee all pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; determine hours of service violations and proper use of electronic logs; reviewing driver applications, motor vehicle records and conducting new driver orientation; Omnitracs operations and installations; ongoing safety training for new drivers and current drivers; scheduling vehicles for maintenance and inspections; oversee maintenance is being completed in a timely manner; ordering parts; submitting repair bills to accounting; handling breakdown calls from drivers.

Delivered grain to cattle feedlots.

Duties included orientate new drivers weekly; conduct orientation classes at other terminal locations; supervise trainers in the training department; instill new training methods to help drivers; conduct OSHA training for shop employees; create and conduct driver safety meetings and shop staff meetings at all terminals; assist employees in writing orientation training manuals; collect pre-employment and random drug alcohol tests.

Duties included using correct procedures under Law Enforcement Standards Training; recognizing and acting upon motor carrier violations; operating an emergency vehicle; maintaining proficiency of assigned weapons and defensive tactics; using correct procedures on mobile radio; assisting other law enforcement agencies upon request.

Duties included dealing tactfully with others and courtesy to the public; computing fees using math formulas and calculator; taking appropriate enforcement actions; interpreting rules & regulations to explain to drivers and company officials; recognizing violations; inspecting & measuring commercial vehicles; completing required reports; communicating through mobile police radio; administering preliminary breath test; communicate information of state and federal laws.