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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Steven Mouton

Lafayette,LA

Summary

By working in transportation, as a Driver and in management has made me a Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record and because I love working with people and the challenges that is involved. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning all field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

Wesco Distributing
11.2023 - Current
    • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
    • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
    • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
    • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
    • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
    • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.

Driver

Trillium Staffing Solutions
07.2023 - 11.2023

Trillium is the temp service for wesco before getting hire on full time.

  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.

Site Manager/Driver

Waste Connections Inc Bayou Division
09.2015 - 06.2023
  • I started as a driver and worked my way up to supervisor then operations manager and finally to site manager and continue to get in trucks and run routes when it was needed I drove ASL, AFL, Straight Body Flatbed and roll off trucks
  • I love working with people and building a strong team
  • As the site manager I ran two sites until one was recently closed down due to losing a contract to another competitor
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance
  • Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions
  • Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards
  • Maintained payroll data, attendance records and DOT Qualification
  • Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics
  • Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations
  • Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with the management team and drivers
  • Employed cost management techniques to maintain budget and increase revenue.

Regulation/Compliance Coordinator/Driver

Service Seal LLC
08.2010 - 09.2015
  • Hired as a warehouse worker, Drove semi-Dry van and transportation worker helping with loading and unloading trucks and making deliveries, also helping the transportation manager with some of his duties
  • After being moved to Regulation/Compliance coordinator my job was to keep all drivers and the company within FMCSA, CSA and OSHA compliance
  • Developed and implemented strategies necessary for minimizing risk of non-compliance
  • Conducted compliance training programs and issued regular memos detailing compliant work practices to promote employee awareness of company policies
  • Maintained compliance frameworks, policies and documentation to support audits
  • Planned and executed compliance audits to check company policies, procedures and controls
  • Stayed abreast of applicable laws and state or federal regulation to report violations
  • Utilized risk management techniques and business knowledge to improve compliance programs
  • During this time I continued driving semi-truck and trailer to our warehouses in several states when it was needed.

Assistant Transportation Manager/Driver

Lafayette Steel Erectors
08.2004 - 07.2010
  • Started as a truck and crane driver using cranes and forklifts to load and unload my flatbed trailer and then moved to the parts department to help the new manager get started, set up and organize the warehouse and parts room
  • Promoted to Assistant transportation manager which had me doing drivers payroll, routing drivers and help with all transportation business
  • Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity
  • I drove when extra trucks was needed.

Transportation Manager

Magnolia Marketing
12.2000 - 03.2004
  • Started as a Delivery driver and was promoted to Assistant Transportation manager and then to Transportation Manager where I managed the routing department, drivers and the maintenance department
  • Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
  • Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues
  • Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints
  • Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts
  • Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.

Education

Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor - Defensive Driving Skills

Smith System
Houston, TX

Certificate, Norm Survey And Control -

Shell Oil
Robert, LA
01.2007

Certificate, CDL Upgrade -

Diesel Driving Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1999

Diploma -

Acadiana High School
Lafayette, LA
01.1992

Skills

    • Team Leadership
    • Building Site Supervision
    • Site Inspection and Management
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Reporting and Documentation
    • Multitasking and Organization
    • Bids and Estimates
    • Budgeting and Cost Savings
    • Teamwork and Collaboration
    • Problem Resolution
    • Scheduling and Coordinating
    • Team Building
    • Hiring and Training
    • Performance Evaluations
    • Onboarding and Orientation
    • Staff Training
    • Employee Coaching and Motivation
    • Employee Development
    • Managing Operations and Efficiency
    • Budget Management
    • Documentation and Reporting
    • Administration and Reporting
    • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
    • Goal Setting
      • Problem-Solving
      • Clean Driving Record
      • Time Management
      • Valid Driver's License
      • Customer Service
      • Safe Driving Practices
      • City and non-city driving
      • GPS and route planning
      • Loading and unloading
      • Traffic laws knowledge
      • Defensive Driving
      • Vehicle Inspection
      • Safety Management
      • Route Planning
      • Navigational Systems and GPS
      • Vehicle inspections
      • Transportation
      • Commercial driving
      • Accident Prevention
      • DOT Compliance
      • CDL License
      • Business Management
      • Transportation Regulations
      • Accident reporting

Certification

  • CDL Class A with Endorsements- Passenger; tank & Hazmat (Commercial Driver's License)
  • Tx Certificate, Hazardous Materials Certified in IATA/ICAO Dangerous goods by air Certified in International 2011

Accomplishments

  • Competent using software including: Windows, Word, E-mail, and the Internet
  • Effective management, technical, and supervisory skills
  • Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties
  • Work well as a team member or independently
  • Developed and implemented improved policies and procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity
  • CAPABILITIES
  • Worked with windows office, excel, words and RMO
  • Worked in Workday daily for payroll
  • Monitored route truck performance and performed truck inspections
  • Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, truck routes, customer issues, and worked with my team of supervisors to help improve routes to be more efficient
  • Practiced careful, defensive driving techniques to attain and maintain a perfect safety record
  • I'm also a Smith System defensive driving instructor

Timeline

Driver

Wesco Distributing
11.2023 - Current

Driver

Trillium Staffing Solutions
07.2023 - 11.2023

Site Manager/Driver

Waste Connections Inc Bayou Division
09.2015 - 06.2023

Regulation/Compliance Coordinator/Driver

Service Seal LLC
08.2010 - 09.2015

Assistant Transportation Manager/Driver

Lafayette Steel Erectors
08.2004 - 07.2010

Transportation Manager

Magnolia Marketing
12.2000 - 03.2004

Smith System Defensive Driving Instructor - Defensive Driving Skills

Smith System

Certificate, Norm Survey And Control -

Shell Oil

Certificate, CDL Upgrade -

Diesel Driving Academy

Diploma -

Acadiana High School
Steven Mouton