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Patrick Murrell

Greencastle,PA

Summary

Manager/Driver with over 25 years of successful experience in Management and Driving. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Transportation industry. Strengths in Management and Safety backed by training in Business.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fuel Delivery Truck Driver

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Hagerstown, MD
11.2021 - Current
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.

Driver

Triton Logistics
Romeoville, IL
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and any special incidents.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Kept and studied detailed mileage and fuel reports to decrease overall fuel costs by 1%.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions, reducing distribution time 12%.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process all BOLs paperwork.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all deliveries, including driving and on duty information.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process paperwork.

Lead Driver

Gemini Motor Transport
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2017 - 11.2020
  • Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
  • Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
  • Assessed tractor and trailer vehicles, managed maintenance and arranged for quality vehicles and personnel when needed.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Recruited, trained and assessed 10 drivers and qualifications of each as per driving laws

Driver

Generation Trucking
Chambersburg, PA
11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Worked directly with customers to assess quality issues, including damage and incompleteness of orders.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions, reducing distribution time 8%.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.

Driver

Indian River Transport
Winter Haven, FL
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location
  • Obtained customer signatures to complete and process all BOL paperwork
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift

Terminal Manager

Modern Transportation
Sewickley, PA
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products.
  • Set terminal budgets and set goals to adhere to plans.
  • Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans.
  • Monitored employee performance and productivity.
  • Double-checked work orders and deliveries for quality assurance.
  • Maintained composure and order when handling customer and employee injuries, incidents and accidents.
  • Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
  • Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues.
  • Researched and resolved issues, including Safety, Compliance and Customer Service.
  • Generated profit and loss statements and financial overviews of store.
  • Directed and initiated investigations to resolve shipper or customer complaints.
  • Collaborated with 135-member team to create, modify and implement goals, procedures and policies.
  • Hired, trained and educated 20 new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
  • Handled customer complaints and revised process to improve service, boosting customer service scores 98%.
  • Directed and monitored dispatching activities, including tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
  • Coordinated and monitored maintenance and repair of company vehicles to provide timely servicing.
  • Promoted safety programs throughout terminal by conducting meetings and communicating safety program messages.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • City and non-city driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Logging Paperwork
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Confidentiality Understanding
  • Repair
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Transportation
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Materials transport
  • Equipment operation
  • Collaboration
  • Relationship-Building

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Safety issues which led to higher profits.
  • Collaborated with team of 134 in the development of Safety Program.

Timeline

Fuel Delivery Truck Driver

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
11.2021 - Current

Driver

Triton Logistics
11.2020 - 11.2021

Lead Driver

Gemini Motor Transport
03.2017 - 11.2020

Driver

Generation Trucking
11.2016 - 03.2017

Driver

Indian River Transport
03.2015 - 11.2016

Terminal Manager

Modern Transportation
03.2014 - 02.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Ozarks Technical Community College

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