Walter Schmolinski
West Haven
Summary
Courteous and professional truck driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 10 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every detail.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Hostler Driver
Lifetime Products
07.2022 - Current
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols while operating hostler trucks or assisting in the yard.
- Efficiently navigated the yard using both written instructions and GPS technology, reducing time spent searching for specific containers.
- Upheld excellent time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines for moving containers within designated timeframes.
- Increased safety in the yard by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of hostler trucks, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any issues.
Yard Hostler Driver
Kenco Logistics
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Efficiently navigated the yard using written instructions, reducing time spent searching for specific containers.
- Improved yard efficiency by skillfully maneuvering trailers into tight spaces and maintaining an organized work environment.
- Maximized utilization of available space within the yard through careful planning and strategic trailer placement strategies.
- Assisted in inprocessing / outprocessing operations when needed, providing efficient loading/unloading support to optimize overall productivity.
Truck Driver
CRST / Gardner Trucking
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Tire Disposal & Recycling
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
Truck Driver
Market Express
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
Truck Driver
FTL / IDS
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
Truck Driver
J.B. Hunt
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Pro Truck Lines
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time
Truck Driver
Summit NW
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Airport Drayage
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
B & G Delivery System
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Cascade Windows
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
Truck Driver
Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Goodwill Industries Of The Columbia Willamette
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
Truck Driver
Quality Custom Distribution
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
Truck Driver
Western Boxed Meat
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day
Truck Driver
Food Services Of America (FSA)
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Truck Driver
May Trucking
06.2014 - 06.2014
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
01.1988 - 05.2014
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities
- Trained, supervised and organized over30 soldiers and personnel
- Managed over $18 million dollars worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations
Education
No Degree - Transportation And Materials Moving
IITR Truck Schools
Clackamas, OR06-2014
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO06.2016
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Defensive driver training
- Logistics planning
- Commercial Driving Expertise
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Punctuality
Languages
German
Limited Working
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Gym Workouts
- Enjoy participating in skiing, mountain biking, & walking for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
Yard Hostler Driver
Lifetime Products
07.2022 - Current
Yard Hostler Driver
Kenco Logistics
11.2021 - 06.2022
Truck Driver
Tire Disposal & Recycling
09.2019 - 12.2019
Truck Driver
Market Express
05.2019 - 08.2019
Truck Driver
CRST / Gardner Trucking
01.2019 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
FTL / IDS
11.2018 - 04.2019
Truck Driver
J.B. Hunt
08.2018 - 11.2018
Truck Driver
Pro Truck Lines
06.2018 - 07.2018
Truck Driver
Summit NW
04.2018 - 05.2018
Truck Driver
Airport Drayage
09.2017 - 04.2018
Truck Driver
B & G Delivery System
05.2017 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
Cascade Windows
02.2017 - 04.2017
Truck Driver
Hartung Glass Industries Inc.
04.2016 - 01.2017
Truck Driver
Goodwill Industries Of The Columbia Willamette
08.2015 - 04.2016
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2015 - 06.2015
Truck Driver
Quality Custom Distribution
01.2015 - 04.2015
Truck Driver
Western Boxed Meat
09.2014 - 11.2014
Truck Driver
Food Services Of America (FSA)
07.2014 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
May Trucking
06.2014 - 06.2014
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
01.1988 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Colorado Technical University
No Degree - Transportation And Materials Moving
IITR Truck Schools
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