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Thomas Bera

Soap Lake,WA

Summary

Proven leader in transportation and logistics management, excelling in route efficiency and resource planning at LTI-Milky Way. Demonstrated expertise in Class A CDL/Double Hazmat and a strong ability to enhance operational efficiency, evidenced by maintaining a clean driving record and zero accidents. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and improving customer service standards. Driven Dispatcher with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and proactive with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting routes and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in personal work and collaborative projects.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch Supervisor

LTI-Milky Way
08.2010 - Current

Coordinate daily operations with Central Dispatch to assign drivers loads with appropriate equipment from pick up to destination, using not only local assets, but acquiring and coordinating assets and further assistance from other terminals when necessary.

Work with Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor, and driver trainers in evaluating and improving driver performance and operational efficiency.

Commutate with customers and field staff to address customer service issues as they arise.

Prepared and distribute driver and equipment schedules to maintain compliance with load requirements, driver hours of service regulations and equipment maintenance schedules.

Monitor driver on-board data entry activities and make corrections where it's necessary to ensure accuracy. Used the data to manage route standards and farm pickup efficiencies.

Maintained appropriate telephone contact with employees.

Truck Driver

Stockman Transfer
12.2005 - 10.2010
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Driver

LTI- Milky Way
04.2004 - 11.2005
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

Truck Driver/Lead Truck Mechanic

King County/ Great Western Soil Conditioners
02.2003 - 04.2004
  • 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.
  • 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.

Truck Driver

LL Trucking
07.1998 - 02.2003
  • 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/Maintenance Supervisor

Skagit Valley Trucking
01.1992 - 07.1998
  • 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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt. Shasta High School
Mount Shasta, CA

Welding

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA

Skills

  • Class A CDL/ Double Hazmat
  • Truck Mechanic
  • Forklift Certified
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Monitors route efficiency
  • Route & Resource Planning
  • Inventory Control

Timeline

Dispatch Supervisor

LTI-Milky Way
08.2010 - Current

Truck Driver

Stockman Transfer
12.2005 - 10.2010

Truck Driver/ Mechanic/ Driver

LTI- Milky Way
04.2004 - 11.2005

Truck Driver/Lead Truck Mechanic

King County/ Great Western Soil Conditioners
02.2003 - 04.2004

Truck Driver

LL Trucking
07.1998 - 02.2003

Truck Driver/Maintenance Supervisor

Skagit Valley Trucking
01.1992 - 07.1998

High School Diploma -

Mt. Shasta High School

Welding

Walla Walla Community College
Thomas Bera