Michael Andlar
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Conscientious truck driver knowledgeable about dot safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean mvr with no violations. Several years of experience on road.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Strauss Brands
Franklin, WI
07.2015 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
- Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours using electronic on-board recorder systems.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely when loading and unloading shipments from trailers.
- Communicated effectively with customers, dispatchers, vendors, co-workers, management personnel.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Documented delivery information including signatures for proof of delivery when necessary.
- Managed time efficiently to ensure timely deliveries were made within established parameters.
- Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
- Kept records of mileage traveled and fuel costs incurred throughout trips.
Regional Truck Driver
garden fresh foods
Milwaukee, WI
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Inspected truck equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water levels on a regular basis.
- Checked load security prior to departure and during stops along the way.
- Maintained cleanliness inside cab area as well as outside truck body at all times.
- Verified accuracy of shipment paperwork before leaving the loading dock or warehouse premises.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns.
- Delivered freight in an efficient, timely, and courteous manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of goods.
- Drove tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Adhered strictly to prescribed speed limits and took extra precaution when driving through difficult terrain.
- Maintained accurate logbooks, records, and manifests for cargo transported.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
OTR Truck Driver
Millis Transfer Inc.
Black River Falls, WI
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely when loading and unloading shipments from trailers.
- Communicated effectively with customers, dispatchers, vendors, co-workers, management personnel.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
- Interacted regularly with dispatchers to receive instructions about deliveries or pick-ups.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
Melter/Casting Operator
MetalTek International Inc. Wisconsin Centrifugal Div
Waukesha, WI
10.1996 - 07.2008
- Operated overhead cranes to transfer molten metal from furnaces into ladles or molds.
- Trained new hires on proper operation of equipment such as furnaces and cranes.
- Ensured that all employees adhered to OSHA regulations while working around molten metal.
- Monitored furnace temperatures to ensure proper melting temperatures were achieved.
- Dismantled worn out crucibles and replaced them with new ones as needed.
- Collected metal samples from furnaces and kettles for analysis, calculating type and amount of materials needed to meet specifications.
- Weighed material for furnace, recording production data and maintaining appropriate logs.
- Followed production specifications to turn different metals into many different alloys.
- Operated casting machines to produce parts according to customer specifications.
- Inspected castings for defects and ensured quality standards were met.
- Measured molten metal temperatures prior to pouring it into molds in order to achieve desired hardness levels.
- Adjusted machine settings as needed to maintain quality control.
- Assisted with training new employees in the proper operation of casting equipment.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Coordinated with supervisors regarding any changes or adjustments that needed to be made during production runs.
Education
Management Certificate - Managment Training
Mra Managament
Milwaukee, WI01-2007
Job Training - Industrial Production
Allen Bradley Training Center
Milwaukee, WI06-1985
GED -
West Division H S
Milwaukee, WI05-1983
Skills
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- DOT Compliance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Strong communication abilities
- Troubleshooting
- Document Management
- Training and mentoring
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving
- Shipping and packaging
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Forklift Certification
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Lean manufacturing principles
- General laborer
- Heavy equipment operations
Accomplishments
- have certificate in 5''s ..Did training in a management course.
Certification
- have certification in forklift
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Strauss Brands
07.2015 - Current
Regional Truck Driver
garden fresh foods
08.2011 - 07.2015
OTR Truck Driver
Millis Transfer Inc.
11.2008 - 07.2011
Melter/Casting Operator
MetalTek International Inc. Wisconsin Centrifugal Div
10.1996 - 07.2008
Management Certificate - Managment Training
Mra Managament
Job Training - Industrial Production
Allen Bradley Training Center
GED -
West Division H S