Matt Zimmerman
Summary
Seasoned Professional Driver proficient in loading, securing, and transporting diverse loads. Excited to offer a diligent mindset and many years of transportation and distribution experience to a growth-oriented company.
Dependable Professional Driver prepared to apply many years of driving experience to take on a dynamic new position. Familiar with proper procedures for loading and securing freight. Superior skills in solving routing and compliance problems, as well as building strong customer relationships and maintaining documentation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Driver
Matheson tri gas
Mapleton, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Operated delivery vehicles safely to transport liquified nitrogen and oxygen.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Delivery in 6 state area: Illinois,Iowa,Wisconsin,Michigan, Missouri and Indiana.
- Delivery of product in a timely manner safely and efficiently.
- Hazmat with doubles and tanker endorsements
Professional Driver
Praxair inc.
Pekin, Illinois
03.2005 - 03.2022
- Operated delivery vehicles safely to transport compressed combustible and inert gases to various customer locations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post -tripinspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Operated semi and straight trucks.
- Load and unload trucks using forklifts.
Professional Driver
Ryder Logistics Transportation (Haggerty steel)
East Peoria, Illinois
03.1995 - 03.2005
- Operated delivery vehicles safely to transport steel coils and flat steel to various customers in a 4 state area.
- Pre and post trip inspections.
- Help load flat bed using overhead cranes and fork lifts.
- Proper chaining and tarping of loads to insure safe transportation to customers.
Education
East Peoria High School
05.1986
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazmat transportation
- Log management
- Route optimization
- Familiar with hydraulic systems to unload or load trailers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Driver
Matheson tri gas
03.2022 - Current
Professional Driver
Praxair inc.
03.2005 - 03.2022
Professional Driver
Ryder Logistics Transportation (Haggerty steel)
03.1995 - 03.2005
East Peoria High School