Matthew Melnyk
93Log Road,RI
Summary
Results-driven transportation professional with a proven track record demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, time management, adhering to compliance and safety standards, while focusing on details while enhancing customer satisfaction and company performance. Proficient in safe driving, load securement, route optimization, and DOT compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
Iron Mountain
West Warwick, RI
06.2022 - Current
- Manage transportation schedules to guarantee timely delivery of materials and services.
- Oversee inventory tracking processes utilizing advanced logistics systems.
- Collaborate with maintenance company to coordinate service scheduling for trucks and address driver issues on the road.
- Leverage expertise in Google Apps, telematics, and Samsara to streamline digital operations.
- Analyze transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Improve transportation efficiency by streamlining route planning and coordinating schedules.
- Resolve customer issues related to shipments efficiently while maintaining high levels of satisfaction throughout the resolution process.
- Track shipments from dispatch through delivery to verify timely arrival.
- Coordinate driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Oversee preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
Truck Driver
Iron Mountain
West Warwick, RI
04.1999 - 06.2022
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and cargo transported as per regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely deliveries and resolve issues.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, route navigation, and safety protocols.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Ensured adherence to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations during operations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
Education
CDL A - CDL A
NETTS
Pawtucket, RI01-2006
High School Diploma -
North Smithfield Jr & Sr High School
North Smithfield, RI06-1997
Skills
Safe driving practices
DOT compliance
Equipment operation
Problem-solving capacity
Route planning expertise
Delivery scheduling
Logbook management
Air brake certification
Multi-stop routing
Tanker and hazmat endorsements*
Customer relations
Class A license
SKP operating system
Samsara tacking (Hours of Service)
Google workspace
Preventive Maintenance (scheduling trucks for service)
Self-motivation and discipline
Strong work ethic
Self-motivation and discipline
Safe driving practices
Dependable and reliable
Attention to detail
DOT compliance
Route planning
Equipment operation
Basic computer literacy
Flexible schedule availability
Load securing proficiency
Clean MVR
Delivery scheduling
Problem-solving capacity
Tanker and hazmat endorsements
Courteous and polite demeanor
Certification
*I am in the process of getting my Hazmat, Doubles and Triples, and Tanker endorsements.
Timeline
Transportation Coordinator
Iron Mountain
06.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Iron Mountain
04.1999 - 06.2022
CDL A - CDL A
NETTS
High School Diploma -
North Smithfield Jr & Sr High School