Vernon Gress
El Paso,TX
Summary
Proactive and dedicated professional with extensive experience in managing, training, and supervising personnel. Diversified hands-on work experience has provided a thorough understanding of military procedures, personnel management, and work efficiency. Acute time management skills enable thriving in diverse and dynamic work environments, fostering the development of critical problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Team Truck Driver
Pro Cryo Transport
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to all company safety guidelines and federal regulations.
- Delivered goods on time, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations through diligent trip planning and time management.
- Upheld a clean driving record through adherence to speed limits as well as state and local traffic laws at all times during transport operations.
- Reduced fuel costs with efficient route planning and implementing eco-friendly driving techniques.
- Ensured compliance with weight limits by properly balancing load distribution within trailers before each journey.
- Improved overall safety of the team by participating in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices.
LTL Truck Driver
Ashley Distribution Services
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Streamlined processes to accelerate loading and unloading times at distribution centers.
- Provided reliable transportation for temperature-sensitive shipments using appropriate equipment such as refrigeration units or insulated blankets when necessary.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently while keeping safety as the top priority for all parties involved.
- Improved safety records, performing thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to federal regulations.
- Forged strong relationships with dispatchers, leading to better communication and more efficient route assignments.
Truck Driver
Walmart Transportation LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Obtained package signatures
- Conducted inspections to uphold vehicle hygiene.
- Maintained ongoing communication
- Executed deliveries promptly while maintaining customer service standards.
- Managed scheduled transit operations while ensuring route compliance.
- Handled administrative records.
Truck Driver
CANAL INTERNATIONAL LLC
07.2013 - 01.2019
- Performed as a cross country truck driver delivering assigned materials to various locations
- Completed daily truck logs recording completed mileage and remaining distances; managed routes and routines to proceed with assignment as efficiently as possible; met all time requirements
- Conducted standardized inspections of vehicle ensuring travel is still possible; reported vehicle damages and performed maintenance as needed
- Work extensively with clients ensuring product requested is correct, accurate pricing, and review products ensuring everything adhered to prescribed safety rules and regulations
- Served as liaison between customers and company developing rapport and increasing company reliability
- Work under extreme weather condition and critical deadlines
Track / Field Coach
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided mentorship to student athletes, driving their achievement of performance benchmarks and team objectives.
- Designed activities customized to meet each athlete's specific needs.
Fire Direction Specialist / Supply Specialist
U.S ARMY
02.2005 - 03.2012
- Recorded and conveyed firing data using advanced software tools across varied transmission devices.
- Platoon Leaders' Digital Message Device and various artillery systems communication equipment
- Recorded fire capability charts containing friendly and enemy situation maps
- Developed and maintained detailed records of ammunition expenditures and equipment serviceability
- Prepared mission summaries integrating firing positions, operational contexts, and target analysis.
- Directed, coached, and guided support staff while enhancing their skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A CDL
Endorsements: T (Double/triple trailers) - X (Tank vehicles, Hazardous Materials
Skills
- CDL
- CLASS
- CLASS A CDL
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Flatbed
- OTR
- Tanker Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Tractor-Trailer
- Freight Experience
- Load & Unload
- Delivery Driver Experience
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, 10/2023, TX, T (Double/triple trailers), N (Tank vehicles)
- CDL A, Tanker Endorsement, Hazmat Endorsement
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Sergeant, 09/2005, 03/2012
Areas Of Expertise
- Personnel Management
- Team Building
- Inventory Management
- Safety / Security
- Fire Direction Control
- Leadership Ability
- Logistics Operations
- OTR Driver
- Hazardous Materials Movements
- Administrative Controls
- Public Relations
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
OTR Team Truck Driver - Pro Cryo Transport
01.2024 - Current
LTL Truck Driver - Ashley Distribution Services
12.2022 - 01.2024
Truck Driver - Walmart Transportation LLC
01.2019 - 10.2022
Truck Driver - CANAL INTERNATIONAL LLC
07.2013 - 01.2019
Track / Field Coach - TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2011 - 08.2013
Fire Direction Specialist / Supply Specialist - U.S ARMY
02.2005 - 03.2012
Austin Peay State University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science
United Truck Driving School - Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A CDL
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