Theron Langel
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Transportation Supervisor/Truck Driver with 30 years of safe commercial driving experience, including flatbed operations at Franz Bakery and Oak Harbor Freight Lines. A Smith System certified trainer, I excel in compliance and driver supervision, ensuring safety and efficiency. Known for my reliability and keen observational skills, I deliver results while fostering a professional team environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Supervisor
Franz Bakery
Seattle, WA
10.2008 - Current
- Operated doubles, 53 foot dry vans, and flatbeds within the Puget Sound Region extending to Portland, OR and Spokane, WA.
- Transport large bakery machinery on flatbeds between bakeries.
- Transport outdated equipment on flatbeds to recycle plant.
- Smith System Certified driver trainer since August 2009.
- Participated in training sessions to understand regulatory compliance standards thoroughly.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance for 50 class A drivers.
- Administer quarterly required DOT random drug/alcohol testing.
- Ensured proper documentation was completed accurately for all transportation operations, including driver logs, vehicle inspection reports, and accident/incident reports.
- Supervised a team of 50 class A drivers, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations to maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of transportation activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Extensive winter/mountain driving and chaining experience.
- Proficient with manual transmissions ranging from 9 to 18 speeds.
Truck Driver
Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc.
Seattle, WA
10.1997 - 10.2008
- Operated trucks for transportation of goods, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain operational efficiency and compliance standards.
- Involved with the accident comity review board.
- Performed Line-Haul, city, and hosteling bids.
Truck Driver-Over The Road
Schneider National Carriers
Green Bay, WI-Portland, Or
02.1994 - 10.1997
- Delivered freight efficiently using flatbeds and 53' trailers nation wide and Canada while adhering to safety regulations and operational guidelines.
- Maintained accurate logbooks and documentation for regulatory compliance and reporting.
Education
Certificate - Commercial Truck Driving
Check Ride Driver Training Services
Kirkland, WA02-1994
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phone Switching Systems Urban Development
Alamon Telco Telephone Systems Installation Training
Kalispell, MT12-1993
Washington State Real Estate License. - Real Estate License
Bellevue Community College
Bellevue, WA10-1993
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Renton, WA06-1988
Skills
- 30 years safe commercial driving experience in all weather conditions
- Flatbed, doubles/triples, dry van, and Hazmat experience
- Smith Systems certified trainer since 2009
- Trainable and willingness to learn/obtain any future needed skills
- Keen observer
- Work well alone or with others
- Deliver results not excuses
- Diligent and on time
- Solid and reliable attendance
- Mechanically inclined
- Excellent knowledge of the Puget Sound and surrounding areas
Timeline
Transportation Supervisor
Franz Bakery
10.2008 - Current
Truck Driver
Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc.
10.1997 - 10.2008
Truck Driver-Over The Road
Schneider National Carriers
02.1994 - 10.1997
Certificate - Commercial Truck Driving
Check Ride Driver Training Services
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phone Switching Systems Urban Development
Alamon Telco Telephone Systems Installation Training
Washington State Real Estate License. - Real Estate License
Bellevue Community College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Multiple safe driving awards.
Multiple safe driving awards issued over the years. Safety of the month award at Franz. 2024 Distribution employee of the year award.