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Work History
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Mike Kaderka

Greeley,CO

Summary

Dynamic Hazmat Driver with extensive experience at Voltagrid, adept at ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven decision-making skills and a commitment to professionalism led to improved safety outcomes. Proficient in electronic logging devices and dedicated to continuous learning, fostering a culture of safety and accountability in all transportation tasks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hazmat Driver

Voltagrid
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Adhered to federal and state hazardous waste transportation regulations, ensuring safe handling of materials.
  • Exhibited exceptional driving skills in various conditions, prioritizing safety during hazardous material transportation tasks.
  • Showcased strong problem-solving abilities by identifying potential issues before they escalated into larger problems during transportation assignments.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Local Delivery Driver

Preferred Cartage Services
04.2025 - 06.2025

Deliver loaded and empty refer trailers through out colorado front range, dropping and hooking around 30 trailers daily.

  • Communicated with dispatch to receive updates on delivery schedules and route changes.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including signatures and documentation for accountability.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers and other team members for effective communication and coordination of deliveries.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or inquiries during deliveries.

CDL Truck Driver

C&H Logistics
07.2024 - 06.2025

Specialized trucking OTR flatbed, local liquid manure tanker, local harvest live bottoms,and equipment moves drop deck and lowboy.

OTR Truck Driver

AG Needs
05.2024 - 07.2024

moved mostly potatoe harvest nevada,utah,arizona,montana

OTR Hazmat Truck Driver

Load to Ride
12.2023 - 04.2024

Worked for this company on and off for 2 Years, 9 months Dec 2023 thru April 2024 company sold and moved to east coast September 2021 thru August 2023 And February2021 thru august 2021

Ran all 48 states, LTL Hazmat frieght











Hazmat Tanker Driver

Trails End Enterprizes
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Operated hazardous materials tanker with adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
  • Managed efficient loading and unloading of hazardous materials at designated facilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including manifests and inspection reports.
  • Trained new drivers on regulatory compliance and safe driving practices.

Food Grade Tanker Operator

MPyne Costom Hauling
06.2022 - 08.2023

Picked up milk from farms in weld county deliverd all around colorado most loads would gross 132,000 pounds in unbaffled food grade trailers

  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.

Line Haul Truck Driver/ Trainer

Midwest Motor Express
08.2021 - 09.2021

Was employed here by a ex-load to ride employee to train several new hires to safely pull multiple trailers. was intended to be a temporary posistion

  • Assisted in training new drivers on operational protocols and safety measures.
  • Adhered to federal regulations and company policies to ensure safe driving practices.
  • Contributed ideas for process improvements within the company''s line haul division that led to increased productivity levels overall.
  • Maintained strict adherence to safety regulations, reducing accident rates and ensuring the well-being of both driver and cargo.

OTR Truck Driver

Pacific Shipping
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Delivered cargo efficiently across multiple states while adhering to scheduled timelines.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery status updates.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Food Grade Tanker Driver

Dairy Farmers of America
12.2018 - 10.2020

picked up milk from farms in weld and larimer counties an deliver to multiple buyers around colorado. most loads gross 132,000 pounds. All food grade trailers are unbaffled. Pick up and deliver cream loads OTR New Driver training ; including milk grading certifications

Truck Pusher

LRP Oilfield Service
03.2017 - 12.2018

Night supervisor for water trucks, winch trucks and hydrovac`s -Scheduling for drivers, operators, oil companymen. -nightly billing lobor, equipment, and commodities. -Continued Training ,Tailgate meetings , an hands on specialty training -Face to face nightly checkins with company men -Checking production levels on our 30 pads. -On pad supervising drill outs, fluid swaps

  • Led incident investigations, developing corrective actions to mitigate future risks and enhance workplace safety.
  • Monitored driver performance metrics closely, identifying areas where improvement was necessary and providing guidance accordingly.
  • Spearheaded team-building exercises, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among fellow drivers.
  • Improved overall driver morale by addressing concerns promptly and providing support when needed.

OTR Truck Driver

Shepherd Enterprises
03.2015 - 02.2017
  • Operated and maintained truck equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Managed documentation for shipments, including bills of lading and delivery receipts.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize load planning and reduce fuel consumption.
  • Adhered to federal and state transportation laws, ensuring compliance in all operations.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO
01-1983

Skills

  • Electronic logging devices
  • Communication and coordination
  • Professionalism and integrity
  • Time management expertise
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • First aid training
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

    Been operating CMV for 44 years, operating more than 3.5 million miles. All jobs over the years have been customer service oriented, starting in my jr. high, an high school days working before an after school at our family owned full service gas station.

Certification

Safeland, an H2S

Timeline

Hazmat Driver

Voltagrid
06.2025 - 12.2025

Local Delivery Driver

Preferred Cartage Services
04.2025 - 06.2025

CDL Truck Driver

C&H Logistics
07.2024 - 06.2025

OTR Truck Driver

AG Needs
05.2024 - 07.2024

OTR Hazmat Truck Driver

Load to Ride
12.2023 - 04.2024

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Trails End Enterprizes
08.2023 - 12.2023

Food Grade Tanker Operator

MPyne Costom Hauling
06.2022 - 08.2023

Line Haul Truck Driver/ Trainer

Midwest Motor Express
08.2021 - 09.2021

OTR Truck Driver

Pacific Shipping
10.2020 - 02.2021

Food Grade Tanker Driver

Dairy Farmers of America
12.2018 - 10.2020

Truck Pusher

LRP Oilfield Service
03.2017 - 12.2018

OTR Truck Driver

Shepherd Enterprises
03.2015 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Rampart High School
Mike Kaderka