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Work History
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Neil Potter

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating semi and straight trucks and various types of trailers, with manual and automatics transmissions experience as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Class A Driver

TurnKey Logistics, LLC
2023.05 - 2023.10
  • Operated end dumps, water truck, flatbed hauling various materials to different locations
  • Adhere to strict safety guidelines
  • Attended job briefings, daily meetings
  • Accountable for all my own work with little to no supervision needed
  • Transported project materials and tools to job site
  • Performed complex task, daily
  • Maintained safety and focus in high-pressure situations, including operating vehicles at variable speeds and in dynamic traffic conditions
  • Upheld OSHA and company standards with consistent use of PPE and proper safety behaviors
  • Supported crew needs by moving heavy equipment between job sites
  • Prepared sites for crews by removing debris and dust from demolition work
  • Maintained equipment and reported issues to supervisors
  • Operated equipment properly, adhering to safety protocols and procedures
  • Supported crew by learning and completing different tasks.

Class A CDL Driver

Apex Bulk Commodities
2022.03 - 2023.05
  • Performed daily vehicle safety inspection pre-trip and post trip
  • Load trailers will product ranging from powder lime, soda ash, fly ash, lime slurry or cement and deliver and unloaded product to various customer locations
  • Most of the weight that was hauled is from 50,000 lbs. to 88,000 lbs. of product with average weight combined weight being 129,000
  • When unloading I follow all safety procedures and steps for each specific site
  • Maintaining good communication with dispatch and properly filling out all necessary paperwork
  • Made frequent stops to perform deliveries or pick-ups
  • Delivered exceptional service, going above and beyond to satisfy passengers
  • Executed on-time deliveries to adhere to strict schedules
  • Maintained safety and focus in high-pressure situations, including operating vehicles at variable speeds and in dynamic traffic conditions
  • Operated motor vehicles to transporting [Product or service]
  • Leveraged load distribution knowledge to efficiently load and unload vehicles.

Self Employed Contractor

Lyft
2021.08 - 2022.03
  • Provided rideshare service for people in the Las Vegas area
  • Driving people safely to their destinations, maintaining a clean and safe vehicle, doing daily safety inspection on vehicle
  • Customer Satisfaction- 5-star rating (which is the highest rating you can achieve) 300+ rides
  • Feedback from customers saying Friendly driver, clean car, excellent driver, and above and beyond.

Crude Oil Transport Driver / Gas Delivery Driver

Maverik Logistics LLC
2017.03 - 2021.08
  • Measured crude oil before and after loading and took precautions to avoid spills.
  • Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
  • I would work with dispatchers and producers
  • I would load fuel for gas stations, monitor tank levels, follow safety procedures and protocols
  • Operated tractor-trailer in dynamic conditions, including highway and city driving, inclement weather conditions and maneuvering in tight spaces
  • Operated company vehicles to pick up and deliver products
  • Completed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections following checklists
  • Followed directions from dispatch to adjust delivery plans.

Warehouse Manager/Driver

NalcoChampion
2012.05 - 2017.03
  • Oversaw warehouse which includes regular inventory checks of bulk chemicals, housekeeping, loading and unloading shipments
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Prepare monthly maintenance reports, inventory reports, daily vehicle inspection reports and monthly expense reports
  • Interact with a wide range of sales staff on day to day activities
  • Dispatch daily work to the people on my team to get jobs done that the salesmen need done and weekly routine work done
  • Supported inventory accuracy and recorded material movements in company software
  • Lifted weights of up to 50lbs while minimizing risk of personal injury
  • Avoided safety hazards by correctly operating company tools and equipment
  • Helped fellow warehouse workers to manage incoming and outgoing products
  • Operated material handling equipment to move goods
  • Verified incoming shipments against documentation and quality standards
  • Attached classifying tags to containers to provide identifying information.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

JB Welding and Excavating
2009.11 - 2012.05
  • Operated trucks and equipment with care and safety
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Greased and lubricated machinery to prevent equipment breakdowns
  • Inspected equipment for faults, breakages and repair needs before scheduling maintenance activities
  • Maneuvered equipment over work areas to remove, distribute and level terrain
  • Transported equipment with trucks and flatbeds
  • Guided machine movement via signals and sounds
  • Prepared sites for work by removing earth and grading surfaces
  • Cleared construction sites via demolishing structures and removing debris
  • Connected and secured movable parts and linkages to tractors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Layton High School
Layton, UT
06.1998

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Dependable
  • Continuous learning
  • Self Driven
  • Adaptability
  • Safety Conscious
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Driving
  • Commercial driving

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, 08/2029, H (Hazardous Materials), X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers)
  • Certifications and Licenses, CDL A

Licenses

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, 08/2029, H (Hazardous Materials), X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers)
  • Certifications and Licenses, CDL A

Timeline

CDL Class A Driver

TurnKey Logistics, LLC
2023.05 - 2023.10

Class A CDL Driver

Apex Bulk Commodities
2022.03 - 2023.05

Self Employed Contractor

Lyft
2021.08 - 2022.03

Crude Oil Transport Driver / Gas Delivery Driver

Maverik Logistics LLC
2017.03 - 2021.08

Warehouse Manager/Driver

NalcoChampion
2012.05 - 2017.03

Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver

JB Welding and Excavating
2009.11 - 2012.05

High School Diploma -

Layton High School
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, 08/2029, H (Hazardous Materials), X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers)
  • Certifications and Licenses, CDL A
Neil Potter