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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 -

Northeast Bradford High School, Rome, PA
09.1967 - 06.1973

Skills

Commercial driving

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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

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