Tommy Meeks
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
Ft Worth, TX
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Truck Driver
Jacko Logistics
Vancouver, WA
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Hauling 48 western states
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes..
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
Truck Driver
W.Johnson
Mesa, AZ
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Part time local driver {Helping out while I took time off at Jacko Logistics). Operated a Super 16 dump truck.
Truck Driver
Meadowlark Transport / Midnite Express
Billings, MT
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Operated a truck using stepdeck, RGN, and van trailers in 48 states and Canada to pick up and haul freight for customers off the spot market, as well as to service a contract with John Deere, making multiple deliveries per load to John Deere dealers using onsite forklifts to make after-hours deliveries.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Warehouse Manager /CDL Truck Driver
M & M Bulk Transport
Clovis, CA
02.2008 - 09.2020
- Operated a truck, van, tanker, and flatbed with Moffett, stepdeck, as well as RGN trailers to deliver fertilizer to our customers, and to service multiple accounts, hauling freight such as heavy equipment, including D8L Cat, graders, and excavators. Delivering sod, lumber, used machinery, as well as tile and various stone slabs. Operating in CA, OR and WA.
- Oversee warehouse operations such as shipping recieving, packaging product to ship to local customers. Oversee 5 employees to ensure all tasks are completed to fulfill orders correctly and on time. Complete all inventories, equipment maintenance, and address all employee issues, as well as take orders from customers and ensure all needs are met, as well as complaints resolved. I also ensured that the warehouse was in compliance with all permits and expectations from the EPA and other government entities. Oversee the Driver Safety department for the trucking program. Ensuring that all trucks and drivers are in compliance with all U.S. and CA DOT laws and regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- Truck with the following trailers: flatbed, stepdeck, RGN, tanker, and van
- Use of forklift, Moffett, and lift gate Certification has expired, but it can be obtained
- Warehouse Operations
- Equipment maintenance
- dovetail, pumps, and hoses
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- Regulatory compliance
- Record keeping
- Safety, customer service
Timeline
Truck Driver
Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
01.2025 - 04.2025
Truck Driver
W.Johnson
07.2024 - 09.2024
Truck Driver
Jacko Logistics
05.2023 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Meadowlark Transport / Midnite Express
09.2020 - 05.2023
Warehouse Manager /CDL Truck Driver
M & M Bulk Transport
02.2008 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Fresno City College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
California State University, Fresno
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