Timothy Hilinski
Dayton,OH
Summary
Bringing over 30 years in transportation and logistics, with a focus on achieving operational excellence. Maintained a flawless driving record with nearly two million accident-free miles and effectively trained drivers and operations staff, resulting in a turnover rate significantly lower than industry average.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
Memphis, TN
06.2025 - Current
- Transported freight over long distances using a 53 ft van, ensuring timely and safe delivery.
- Operated commercial vehicles over long distances across various routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage for regulatory compliance.
Regional Dedicated Team driver
Hogan Transport
West Jefferson, OH
10.2025 - 03.2026
Team driver
Crst expedited
Cedar rapids, IA
08.2025 - 09.2025
Regional Driver
WEL Companies
Green Bay, WI
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Ensured safety compliance and maintenance standards through daily vehicle inspections.
- Delivered refrigerated goods on time by operating commercial vehicles along regional routes.
- Maintained legal compliance by adhering to federal and state regulations during transportation operations.
OTR Regional Driver
WEL Companies
Green Bay, WI
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Operated 53-foot reefer truck for timely and safe over-the-road regional deliveries.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across designated regional routes.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods while adhering to schedules.
- Maintained accurate driver logs and documentation for compliance.
Dispatch Supervisor
CPC Logistics-Hamilton
Hamilton, OH
06.2024 - 03.2025
Product Release Specialist
Airgas USA
Dayton, OH
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed product release schedules and coordinated with cross-functional teams.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards during releases.
- Organized documentation for all product releases and maintained accurate records.
- Coordinated delivery of cryogenic materials across eastern US, ensuring timely availability for operational needs
Regional Delivery Driver
CTS/Sherwin Williams
Effingham, IL
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered products safely and efficiently to customer locations.
- Delivered products to company stores, maintained accurate logs on PeopleNet and Samsara systems, and inspected equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for each trip.
- Operated company vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
Lead Driver/Supervisor
Hub group dedicated
Cincinnati, OH
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated various commercial vehicles to ensure timely deliveries.
- Operated flat bed and curtain side trucks, maintained accurate maintenance records for trailers and trucks, and executed moffett work.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety standards.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and company policies during transport.
Regional Team Driver
Barr-Nunn Transportation
Granger, IA
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated as a team driver, delivered general freight across eastern US, and maintained timely and safe transportation of goods.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport goods across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Regional Dedicated Driver
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD
Mondovi, WI
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Delivered freight safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Transported freight from production facilities to distribution centers, ensuring timely delivery for regional operations
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
Dedicated Team driver
Pegasus Logistics Group
Louisville, KY
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods efficiently across designated routes.
- Collected deep freeze products from collection centers and distributors, adhering to FMCSA and FDA regulations
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery schedules.
- Inspected vehicles regularly to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
Owner Operator/OTR Driver
BLC
Springfield, MO
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Operated truck under DOT safety regulations, ensuring compliance and safety as a truck owner/lease purchase lead cdl and safety instructor.
- Managed daily operations and ensured smooth workflow at a local business.
- Supervised staff and coordinated schedules to meet customer demands.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase community engagement.
Team Lead Instructor
Center for Transportation Safety
Commerce City, CO
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Led training sessions on transportation safety protocols and best practices.
- Developed instructional materials for various safety training programs.
- Trained potential truck drivers on legal and physical requirements.
- Coordinated logistics for training events and participant registration processes.
Regional Driver
Eagle Express Lines, Inc.
South Holland, IL
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Operated regional routes ensuring timely deliveries across designated areas.
- Transported mail consistently along Cincinnati to Denver route, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
Regional Driver
JB Hunt Transport Services
Sharonville, OH
12.2012 - 10.2013
- Operated regional routes to deliver freight safely and efficiently.
- Delivered dedicated freight to specified locations on schedule.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and vehicle maintenance.
Tanker Driver
MISSOURI BASIN WELL SERVICE
Williamsport, PA
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Operated tanker trucks to transport fluids efficiently and safely.
- Transported frac sand from rail yard to gas wells, ensuring timely delivery to support operational needs.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials following safety protocols and guidelines.
Regional Driver
JB Hunt Transport Services
Monroe, OH
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Operated regional routes efficiently across multiple states.
- Coordinated regional delivery of dedicated freight to guarantee on-time arrivals.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during transport.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle readiness.
OTR Driver
Maverick Transportation
North Little Rock, AR
03.2009 - 09.2009
- Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes in compliance with regulations.
- Delivered flatbed freight across eastern U.S., ensuring timely and safe transport
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance.
OTR Driver
Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc
Monroe, OH
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes and terrains.
- Delivered dedicated freight across US and Canada
- Adhered to all safety regulations while transporting freight.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness.
Education
Some college - business management
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA08-2026
High School Diploma -
Archbiso Alter High School
Kettering, OH05-1983
Some College (No Degree) - business
Adrian College
Adrian, MISkills
- Truck deliveryperation
- Commercial driving
- Construction
- Over the road (OTR) driving routes
- Tanker operation
- Hazardous materials transportation
- Freight Experience
- Logistics
- Refrigerated transportation
- Bulk transportation
- Flatbed
- End dump
- Perishable goods transportation
- Dedicated driving routes
- City driving experience
- Rural driving experience
- Local routes
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maintenance
- Automatic transmission
- Manual handling
- Driving Record keeping
- Transportation systems
- Traffic laws
- Hours of Service (HOS) regulations
- Load safety procedures
- Delivery experience
- Fragile transportation
- Conflict managementerated trailer
- Shuttle driving
- Yard jockey
- GPS
- Databases
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Presentation software
- Productivity software
- SharePoint
- Computer operation
- Clerical experience
- Data entry
- Basic math
- Writing skills
- Phone communication
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Sales
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Tanker
- Team management
- Leadership
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Project management
- Shipping management
- Order fulfillment
- Transportation planning
- Warehouse management
- Fatigue management
- Construction safety management
- Occupational safety regulation compliance
- Workplace safety practices
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- FDA Regulations
- Continuous improvement
- Budget oversight
- Auditing
- General management
- Clerical experience
- Peoplenet
- As400
- Mechanical knowledge
- Equipment operation
- Automotive fluid level checks
- Automotive tire change
- Automotive brake inspection
- Forklift
- Materials handling
- Driving safety training
- Driving experience
- Driving skills
- Driving ethics
- Vehicle cleanliness maintenance
- City street navigation
- Freight logistics
- Truckload (TL) logistics
- Manufactured goods transportation
- Retail goods transportation
- Shipping & receiving
- Rotation scheduling
- Computer literacy
- GPS
- Mainframe
- Data analysis
- Traffic laws
- General freight transportation
- Work ethic
- Fatigue management
- Compliance
- Interstate driving experience
- On-time delivery targets
- Driving ethics
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Manual handling
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Shuttle driving
Certification
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
- DOT Physical Certification
- CDL A
- Tanker Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- X Endorsement
- Associate Safety Professional
- OTR
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Forklift Certification
- CPR Certification
- CDL
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Regional Dedicated Team driver
Hogan Transport
10.2025 - 03.2026
Team driver
Crst expedited
08.2025 - 09.2025
OTR Truck Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
06.2025 - Current
Regional Driver
WEL Companies
04.2025 - 05.2025
OTR Regional Driver
WEL Companies
04.2025 - 05.2025
Dispatch Supervisor
CPC Logistics-Hamilton
06.2024 - 03.2025
Product Release Specialist
Airgas USA
10.2022 - 09.2024
Regional Delivery Driver
CTS/Sherwin Williams
03.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Driver/Supervisor
Hub group dedicated
01.2018 - 08.2020
Regional Team Driver
Barr-Nunn Transportation
05.2017 - 01.2018
Regional Dedicated Driver
MARTEN TRANSPORT LTD
02.2017 - 05.2017
Dedicated Team driver
Pegasus Logistics Group
06.2016 - 02.2017
Owner Operator/OTR Driver
BLC
03.2016 - 06.2016
Team Lead Instructor
Center for Transportation Safety
07.2014 - 03.2016
Regional Driver
Eagle Express Lines, Inc.
10.2013 - 07.2014
Regional Driver
JB Hunt Transport Services
12.2012 - 10.2013
Tanker Driver
MISSOURI BASIN WELL SERVICE
10.2011 - 11.2012
Regional Driver
JB Hunt Transport Services
09.2009 - 09.2011
OTR Driver
Maverick Transportation
03.2009 - 09.2009
OTR Driver
Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc
02.2006 - 02.2009
Some college - business management
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Archbiso Alter High School
Some College (No Degree) - business
Adrian College