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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Kevin Engstad

Holmen,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse/Truck Driver

Select Custom Solutions
07.2021 - Current

Daily duties include coordinating and executing the movement of raw and finished goods to and from company facilities, manage trailer pool and assist warehouse and fulfillment manager in scheduling maintenance of company equipment as needed.

Must also perform warehouse duties as needed, including operating a forklift and adhering to to company S.O.P. And GMP policies.

  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.

Over The Road Truck Driver

Pehler And Sons Trucking
10.2017 - 07.2021
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Earl Bonsack,Inc
03.2007 - 10.2017
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Education

Technical Diploma - Transportation,logistics And Supply Chain Mgmt

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
11.2023

Technical Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
08.1993

Skills

  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Efficient Trip Planner
  • Document Verification
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Air Brake Certification
  • DOT Compliance
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • DOT Requirements
  • Legal Compliance
  • Truck Cab Computer Operation
  • Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Weight Limits
  • Dry Vans
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Basic Vehicle Safety
  • Over The Road Trucking
  • Maintain Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

Safely operated Tractor trailers for 28+ years with no preventable accidents, I have a stellar attendance record at every job I have ever worked. I don't give up easily, and Im proud to say I give 100% every day.

I am a Desert Storm combat veteran, a proud father of 2 teenagers, and happily married to my best friend for 22 years. I am a strong advocate of the "golden rule" and have carried that mantra at every stop in life.

Timeline

Warehouse/Truck Driver

Select Custom Solutions
07.2021 - Current

Over The Road Truck Driver

Pehler And Sons Trucking
10.2017 - 07.2021

Over the Road Truck Driver

Earl Bonsack,Inc
03.2007 - 10.2017

Technical Diploma - Transportation,logistics And Supply Chain Mgmt

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Technical Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology

Western Technical College
Kevin Engstad