Warren DeHaan
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 30+ years in logistics.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating semi trucks and trailers/ Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
09.1992 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload Freight.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 40,000 pounds with no incidents.
- Transported heavy freight across docks, using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial buildings.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Truck Driver Laborer /Construction Equipment Operator
Diversco Construction
04.1989 - 09.1992
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudsonville High School
Hudsonville, MI06.1982
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Double Trailors
- Vehicle Checklists
- Work Logging
- Route Management
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Logistics Planning
- Defensive Driver Training
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Operation and Control
- Legal Compliance
- GPS and Route Planning
- Weight Limits
- DOT Requirements
- Goods Wrapping and Security
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Update Logs
- Shipping and Packaging
- Flatbed Truck Expertise
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Inquiries
- Vehicle Inspection
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- Blocks and Tackle
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Dry Vans
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Cargo Handling
Timeline
Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
09.1992 - Current
Truck Driver Laborer /Construction Equipment Operator
Diversco Construction
04.1989 - 09.1992
High School Diploma -
Hudsonville High School
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