Michael Powers

I have been with Reliable Carriers, INC for 24 years now. I have had many years of experience both on the road both locally and regionally. I have had many safety trainings through a third party company via Reliable. They are a specialized automotive carrier and we transport some of the most rare vehicles from all over the world. Some of the vehicles that we transport are one of a kind. They range from concept to foam models as well as historical and many other rare types.

• Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics, and productivity records.
• Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
• Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
• Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
• Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
• Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
• Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
• Maintained ongoing communications with dispatch in operations center to keep teammates informed.
• Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
• Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
• Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
• Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
• Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
• Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
• Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
• Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.