Taras Pastukh
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
4
4
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/Truck Dispatcher
Lika Trans
12.2023 - 08.2026
- Operated and maintained commercial trucks for safe and timely deliveries.
- Managed logistics and route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and delivery times.
- Negotiated rates, booked loads using DAT One, Truck Stop, Highway. Prepared and signed broker-carrier setup agreement.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards during all operations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Developed strong relationships with brokers through effective communication and service quality.
CDL A OTR Driver
N-Trans
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered freight across multiple states, from East to West coast, while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections ensuring vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Managed route planning efficiently to optimize delivery times and reduce fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo documentation.
Night Shift Dispatcher
Penske Logistics
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations to ensure timely delivery and optimal route planning.
- Monitored vehicle locations using GPS tracking systems for efficient fleet management.
- Communicated with drivers to provide real-time updates and address issues promptly.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced on-time performance and reduced delays.
Dispatcher assistant
Windy City Dispatching
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Data entry into the TMS system.
- Handling multiple rate confirmations and Broker/Carrier agreements on a daily basis.
- Assign drivers to pickups and deliveries based on availability.
- Assistance with creating daily route schedules for OTR drivers.
- Assistance with booking loads using DAT Power load board.
- Checking broker's credit using RTS Financial services.
- Providing updates to the brokers, and answering request calls.
Self employee/Private entrepreneur
PE Pastukh Taras
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Arranged full transport company business.
- Bought 5 trucks and trailers.
- Hired drivers and accountant.
- Signed contracts with customers.
- Developed and implemented innovative business strategies to enhance market presence.
Supply chain manager
LLC KRAMAR LTD
03.2014 - 01.2022
- Searched for new suppliers.
- Visited international exhibitions (Seafood Expo, Anuga, Sial).
- Increased number of suppliers from 15 to 65.
- List of imported goods was increased up to 200 items.
- The range of suppliers were from 40 countries (USA companies: Pacific Seafood, AJC International, Sogda Limited, Bornstein Seafoods, Almiga Trade).
- Negotiated the prices with suppliers.
- Confirmed and signed the purchase contracts.
- Calculated incoming price, which based on current exchange currency rate, transport freights, coldstorage costs, payed customs duties and VAT.
- Arranged transport process of delivering the goods by truck and sea.
Education
International lawyer - English interpretor
Ivan Franko Lviv National University
Lviv, Ukraine06-2004
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Problem solver
- Exceptional communication skills
- Highly organized
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Responsibility
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Professional Working
Russian
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/Truck Dispatcher
Lika Trans
12.2023 - 08.2026
CDL A OTR Driver
N-Trans
05.2023 - 12.2023
Night Shift Dispatcher
Penske Logistics
02.2023 - 05.2023
Dispatcher assistant
Windy City Dispatching
09.2022 - 11.2022
Self employee/Private entrepreneur
PE Pastukh Taras
02.2018 - 08.2022
Supply chain manager
LLC KRAMAR LTD
03.2014 - 01.2022
International lawyer - English interpretor
Ivan Franko Lviv National University