Patrick Hilmes
Breese,IL
Summary
Experienced Owner/Operator specializing in safety compliance and heavy equipment operation. Committed to managing operations efficiently and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Semi Truck Driver
Hilmes Trucking LLC
Breese, IL
08.2013 - Current
- Operate and maintain truck, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and service standards.
- Manage logistics and scheduling, optimizing route efficiency for timely deliveries.
- Haul farm feed, grain, rock, lime and various other commodities to farms, businesses, and for personal use.
- Monitor semi truck performance, conducting routine inspections and necessary repairs.
- Develop relationships with clients, boosting customer satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Grain Farmer
Self Employed
Carlyle, IL
05.1994 - Current
- Manage crop rotation to enhance soil health and maximize yield.
- Operate and maintain modern agricultural machinery for efficient production.
- Monitor weather patterns and adjust planting / harvest schedules accordingly.
- Complete seasonal planting and harvesting operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Train staff on safe equipment operation and agricultural best practices.
- Analyze crop performance data to identify areas for improvement in yield efficiency.
Dairy Farmer
Self Employed
Carlyle, IL
05.1994 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations of dairy farm to ensure optimal herd health and productivity.
- Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
- Enhanced herd health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and preventative care measures.
- Adapted to weather challenges by adjusting feed rations.
- Implemented successful strategies to maximize dairy production with enhanced nutrition and herd health initiatives.
- Trained new farm workers on best practices and operational protocols.
- Evaluated equipment performance, initiating repairs or replacements as necessary to minimize downtime.
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
Semi Driver
Quad County Ready Mix
Breese, IL
07.2005 - 07.2007
- Operated semi trucks to transport concrete materials efficiently between production sites and customer locations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and materials delivered, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Implemented best practices for load securing, contributing to safe transport of materials without incidents.
- Resolved delivery challenges through problem-solving techniques, enhancing customer satisfaction and service reliability.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely deliveries and consistent communication.
- Adhered to safety regulations and protocols, ensuring compliance during all transportation activities.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on trucks, identifying maintenance needs to enhance operational readiness.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to coordinate delivery schedules, optimizing route efficiency and reducing delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School
Breese, IL05-2002
Skills
- Class A CDL (22years)
- Provides high customer service satisfaction
- Many years of small business operations
- Heavy equipment operation, inspections, repair, and maintenance
- Follows safety and compliance standards
- Documentation and communication skills
Timeline
Owner/Operator Semi Truck Driver
Hilmes Trucking LLC
08.2013 - Current
Semi Driver
Quad County Ready Mix
07.2005 - 07.2007
Grain Farmer
Self Employed
05.1994 - Current
Dairy Farmer
Self Employed
05.1994 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Community High School