Norman Gardner
Retired Truckdriver
Ulster,PA
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning and customer service skills. Offering 46 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bus driver position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truckdriver
LCL Bulk Transportation
Elizabethtown, PA
07.2014 - 11.2022
- Loaded and unloaded food grade product in tanker trailer.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Truckdriver
Smith Transport
Roaring Spring, PA
11.2012 - 01.2014
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Truck Driver
Glenn Hawbaker
Milan, PA
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Truckdriver
EJM Energy Services
Rome, PA
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Bus Driver
Endless Mountains Transportation Authority
Athens, PA
07.2000 - 04.2010
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
Truckdriver
Daily Express
Carlisle, PA
05.1995 - 04.2000
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Truckdriver
Steve Pelton Trucking
Franklindale, PA
04.1990 - 07.1995
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
09.1967 - 06.1973
Skills
Commercial driving
Route logs
Equipment operation
Defensive driver training
Heavy haul expert
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Materials transport
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Flatbed truck expertise
Timeline
Truckdriver - LCL Bulk Transportation
07.2014 - 11.2022
Truckdriver - Smith Transport
11.2012 - 01.2014
Truck Driver - Glenn Hawbaker
04.2011 - 11.2012
Truckdriver - EJM Energy Services
04.2010 - 04.2011
Bus Driver - Endless Mountains Transportation Authority
07.2000 - 04.2010
Truckdriver - Daily Express
05.1995 - 04.2000
Truckdriver - Steve Pelton Trucking
04.1990 - 07.1995
Northeast Bradford High School - High School Diploma,
09.1967 - 06.1973