Reggie Coleman
Johnstown,CO
Summary
A seasoned Truck Pusher with a proven track record at Advanced Contracting Group, I excel in heavy equipment operation and fostering excellent client relationships. My leadership significantly boosted team efficiency and client retention through strategic route planning and effective communication, showcasing my ability to manage both tasks and teams with professionalism and keen attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Pusher
Advanced Contracting Group
12.2022 - Current
- Provided mentorship to junior drivers, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to help them excel in their roles.
- Assisted in resolving mechanical issues on-site, reducing downtime for trucks requiring repairs or maintenance services.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, contributing to an increase in repeat business and positive customer feedback.
- Streamlined communication between dispatchers and drivers, resulting in improved coordination and faster responses to issues on the road.
- Improved overall driver morale by addressing concerns promptly and providing support when needed.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers in real-time while on the road, optimizing route adjustments to account for unforeseen challenges and ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods to clients by strictly adhering to schedules and routes.
- Established preventive maintenance schedules for trucks under my supervision, leading to reduced instances of unscheduled downtime due to mechanical failures.
- Developed contingency plans for potential delays due to weather or traffic conditions, ensuring minimal disruptions to deliveries.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections before each journey as part of a commitment to upholding high safety standards across all operations.
- Implemented driver training programs, elevating professional skills for new hires and experienced staff alike.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular truck inspections and adherence to driving regulations.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new drivers, conducting interviews and assessing candidate qualifications to ensure high-quality hires.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
KRJ Coleman Trucking Inc
11.2000 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Tanker endorsements.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere among fellow drivers by providing support, assistance, and sharing best practices when needed.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Education
Business Management
Aims Community College
Greeley, COHigh School -
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO05.1999
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Truck loading
- Logbook Maintenance
- Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Maintenance knowledge
- Commercial Driving License
- Shipping and receiving
- Vehicle loading
- Some Lowboy experience
- Forklift Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Material Handling Equipment
- Maintaining records
- Load Planning
- Storage Area Management
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Loading and unloading
- Reliability
- Worker Supervision
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Daily Operations Management
- Data Entry
- Task Prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety standards
- Shipment Tracking
- Self Motivation
- Forklift Operations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Goal Setting
- Equipment Inspections
- Professionalism
- Staff Management
- Incident Reporting
- Workload Management
- Schedule Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Transportation management systems
- Flatbed experience
- Reefer experience
- Some heavy equipment operator
Timeline
Truck Pusher
Advanced Contracting Group
12.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
KRJ Coleman Trucking Inc
11.2000 - 12.2022
Business Management
Aims Community College
High School -
Roosevelt High School