Matthys Johannes Herbst

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
• Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
• Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
• 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.
• Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
• Inspected load security and checked for damages.
• 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.
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
• Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
• Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
• Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
• 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.
• Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
• Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
• Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.

Silage Crew Truck Driving

Maintenance on Equipment

• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
• Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
• Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.

• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
• Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
• Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
• Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
• Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
• Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
• Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
• Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
• Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
• Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
• Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
• Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
• Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
• Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
• Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
• Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
• Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
• Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
• Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
• Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
• Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
• Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.