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TIMOTHY SHANNON

Fitchburg,Ma

Summary

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.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

EL Harvey recycling
Westborough, Massachusetts
01.2025 - Current

Picked up residential and commercial waste

Driver

HR Ewell
East Earl, Pennsylvania
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Transport high fructose corn syrup, toPepsi and Coca-Cola locations around New England

Transportation Supervisor

Epic Enterprises
Ayer, Massachusetts
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed strategies to reduce operating expenses while maintaining high standards of quality control.
  • Maximized safety of transportation operations through use of field safety assessments.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner by providing appropriate solutions or alternatives.
  • Registered and insured all current and new vehicles, trailers added to the fleet.
  • Driver payroll
  • Road test and driver training for all new drivers
  • Created the daily driver schedule
  • Reported all accidents and injuries to insurance company and management team

Driver

Epic Enterprises
Ayer, MA
08.2017 - 09.2023
  • Delver end products to distributor locations

Driver

Rain For Rent
Oxford, Mass
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Deliver pump rental equipment to various job sites
  • Pick up and return rental equipment.

Driver

JMF
Westfield, Ma
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Utilized tractor trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to job sites
  • Scheduled delivery appointments with customers
  • Drove and maintained company vehicle
  • Scheduled maintenance appointments for company vehicles.

Distribution and Safety Supervisor

HP Hood LLC
Agawam, Mass
11.2009 - 03.2013
  • Distribution supervisor for over 120 drivers, on call 24/7
  • Composed weekly driver schedules, calculated and submitted weekly payroll
  • Checked driver logbooks daily to ensure compliance with DOT rules and regulations
  • Ordered weekly fuel for trucking fleet
  • Maintained contact with Ryder to coordinate all tractor repair service and preventative maintenance
  • Part of team which oversaw hiring of new employees
  • Conducted new driver orientation and oversaw their first 30 days
  • Designed, and implemented driver safety bonus program, which is still in use today
  • Part of the team that designed and implemented the HP Hood driver safety handbook (still in use today)
  • Chaired HP Hood Driver Safety Committee
  • Ran the quarterly accident review committee, which reviewed all companywide motor vehicle accidents, and determined preventable/non-preventable
  • Met daily with location managers for operations meetings, and presented updated daily safety reports, incidents, and accidents
  • Conducted on-scene investigations for driver accidents and injuries; reported all findings to pertinent management and/or workman's compensation
  • Designed and led monthly driver mini-meetings focusing on specific safety topics
  • Presented distribution department safety statistics to management and drivers at quarterly meetings
  • Sent out daily safety quotes and tips via Qualcomm
  • Conducted random safety ride-along with drivers.

Driver

HP Hood LLC
Agawam, Mass
05.2001 - 10.2009
  • Drove over 100,000 miles delivering product to 15-25 grocery and convenience stores daily
  • Drove over 400,000 miles to Hood plants all along the East Coast delivering product
  • Drove over 500,000 miles pulling double 48-foot trailers to various Hood locations, mostly along the Massachusetts Turnpike and New York Freeway
  • Interacted with customers, checked-in product, and addressed concerns
  • Established long term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
  • Verified each delivery against shipping instructions prior to customer delivery
  • Inspected product for quality and count accuracy
  • Used manual jack to unload at customer site
  • Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment were in good working order
  • Created and submitted daily DOT logs.

Education

Skills

  • Dedicated million-mile driver with five years of supervisory distribution and safety experience
  • Skilled in safety, customer service, and transportation logistics
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Driving Skills
    Safe operation of large vehicles (eg, tractor-trailers)
    Handling different road conditions (highways, cities, rural areas)
    Backing up and parking large vehicles
  • Knowledge of Regulations Understanding DOT (Department of Transportation) rules Hours of service regulations (HOS) Load securing and weight limit laws Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Performing pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections Detecting mechanical issues Basic troubleshooting (eg, lights, brakes, tires)
  • Defensive Driving Anticipating and reacting safely to hazards Maintaining safe following distances Managing blind spots
  • Navigation and Route Planning Using GPS and road maps Planning efficient routes (considering height/weight restrictions) Adjusting for traffic, weather, and detours
  • Communication Skills
    Communicating with dispatchers, customers, and other drivers
    Completing delivery and pickup paperwork accurately
    Using CB radios or other fleet communication systems
  • Time Management
    Meeting pickup and delivery deadlines
    Managing driving time within legal limits
    Minimizing downtime
  • Customer Service
    Being polite and professional during deliveries
    Handling unexpected issues at delivery points
  • Problem-Solving
    Managing mechanical breakdowns or route changes
    Handling emergencies on the road (accidents, severe weather)
  • Physical Endurance and Health Staying alert during long driving shifts Ability to load/unload cargo (for some positions)
  • Maintaining DOT medical certification

Timeline

Driver

EL Harvey recycling
01.2025 - Current

Driver

HR Ewell
07.2024 - 01.2025

Transportation Supervisor

Epic Enterprises
05.2023 - 06.2024

Driver

Epic Enterprises
08.2017 - 09.2023

Driver

Rain For Rent
04.2017 - 08.2017

Driver

JMF
03.2013 - 03.2017

Distribution and Safety Supervisor

HP Hood LLC
11.2009 - 03.2013

Driver

HP Hood LLC
05.2001 - 10.2009

TIMOTHY SHANNON