Paul McGovern
Galion,OH
Summary
Diligent Truck Driver with solid background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained timely deliveries under various conditions. Demonstrated reliability and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Eks Llc
Sioux City, IA
07.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Planned efficient delivery routes to optimize fuel consumption and minimize travel time.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with standards.
- Documented delivery schedules and maintained accurate logs for regulatory compliance.
Truck Driver
Butler Transportation
Kansas City, KS
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery status updates.
- Mentored junior drivers on best practices for safe driving and vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency during transport operations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
Yard Jockey
Penske Logistics
Marion, OH
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Operated yard truck to maneuver trailers and containers efficiently within facility
- Conducted routine inspections of yard equipment to ensure optimal safety and performance
- Coordinated trailer movements with dispatch to maintain workflow and scheduling accuracy
- Trained new employees on safe yard operations and equipment handling procedures
Truck Driver
Butler Transportation
Kansas City, KS
2022 - 2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Mid-West Automotive
Mansfield, OH
2020 - 2022
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- 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.
Customer Service Rep
Startek
Mansfield, Ohio
03.2019 - 2020
- To answer phones and do tech support to help trouble shoot the phone
Security Guard
Richland Community Action Center
Mansfield, Ohio
01.2019 - 03.2019
- To monitor and aid the residents in day to day activities and report activities
OTR Driver
Butler Transportation
Kansas City, KS
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
Customer Service
Fiserv
Dublin, OH
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Answered phones, input data, took care of customer concerns
Short Haul
Ryan Logistics
Marysville, OH
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
- Maintain and submit on receipts for on the road repairs, vehicle supply receipts, and bill of lading on a weekly basis and contemporaneously maintain DOT e-log via Qualcomm
- Maintain equipment by checking tire pressure, oil and anti-freeze levels, structure of trailer, refrigeration temperature gages and adjusting brake slack as needed and adjust equipment to meet DOT guidelines for weight distribution
- Assist customer employees with unloading goods
Short Haul
Sylan Transport
Columbus, OH
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
Short Haul
Ryan Logistics
Marysville, OH
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
- Maintain and submit on receipts for on the road repairs, vehicle supply receipts, and bill of lading on a weekly basis and contemporaneously maintain DOT e-log via Qualcomm
- Maintain equipment by checking tire pressure, oil and anti-freeze levels, structure of trailer, refrigeration temperature gages and adjusting brake slack as needed and adjust equipment to meet DOT guidelines for weight distribution
OTR Driver
Butler Transportation
Kansas City, KS
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
OTR Driver
Paschall Truck Lines
Murray, KY
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
Sanitation Worker
City of Waco Texas
Waco, TX
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Answered questions for customers on pickup route
- Alternated between driving truck and loading trash
- Supervised Trash Loaders on route
- Delivered trash to landfill and cleaned truck daily
- Generally worked extended shifts to complete full route
OTR Driver
Equity
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
OTR Driver
Gray Transportation
Waterloo, Iowa
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Independently pick up and deliver freight safely and on time to customers at various locations based on instructions from dispatch via phone, email and Qualcomm
- Conduct general vehicle maintenance, report to safety department for regular maintenance and handle on the road repairs as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
Caledonia, OHSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Logistics planning
- Document management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule management
Timeline
Truck Driver
Eks Llc
07.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Butler Transportation
04.2025 - 07.2025
Yard Jockey
Penske Logistics
10.2023 - 04.2025
Customer Service Rep
Startek
03.2019 - 2020
Security Guard
Richland Community Action Center
01.2019 - 03.2019
OTR Driver
Butler Transportation
12.2017 - 11.2018
Customer Service
Fiserv
11.2017 - 12.2017
Short Haul
Ryan Logistics
04.2017 - 11.2017
Short Haul
Sylan Transport
11.2016 - 04.2017
Short Haul
Ryan Logistics
01.2016 - 11.2016
OTR Driver
Butler Transportation
05.2014 - 01.2016
OTR Driver
Paschall Truck Lines
08.2013 - 05.2014
Sanitation Worker
City of Waco Texas
04.2012 - 07.2013
OTR Driver
Equity
11.2011 - 02.2012
OTR Driver
Gray Transportation
07.2011 - 11.2011
Truck Driver
Butler Transportation
2022 - 2023
Truck Driver
Mid-West Automotive
2020 - 2022
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School