Worked for Danielle Liss CEO 219-785-2333 Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed pick-ups on behalf of business professionals.
- Trained new employees in proper towing techniques, equipment usage, and company procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the workforce.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Kept tow trucks and equipment clean and organized to promote a positive image for the company and ensure optimal functionality during service calls.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, documenting client interactions and any relevant information for billing purposes.
- Conducted thorough pre-and post-trip inspections on all equipment, identifying potential issues before they became major problems, thus reducing downtime for repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks to vehicles.
- Reduced response time for service calls by effectively prioritizing tasks and efficiently managing routes.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Enhanced company reputation by consistently maintaining a professional demeanor while interacting with clients.
- Navigated challenging driving conditions safely, minimizing potential hazards for clients'' vehicles during the towing process.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs, and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and company policies regarding workplace safety at all times.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Removed and unloaded packages from CDL C box trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Operated box truck equipment safely, such as lift gates or pallet jacks, reducing the risk of accidents or injury on the job site.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and efficient manner, minimizing risk of damage to goods.
- Navigated through various weather conditions, ensuring the safe transport of goods while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Followed hand signals and verbal cues from loading crews to maneuver truck into loading and unloading positions.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Drove truck 4,000 miles per month, distributing load weight evenly and utilizing space efficiently.
- Adhered to Department of Transportation regulations regarding hours of service, logbooks, weight limits, and other critical safety measures.
- Designed efficient itineraries to guarantee timely delivery of truck contents, using GPS systems, and maps.
- Provided support in training new drivers on company policies, procedures, and best practices for box truck operation.
- Balanced heavy workload using excellent time management skills to meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to [State] laws and safety standards.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
- Trained to properly secure various types of cargo.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Skilled in operation of automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
- Transported high value cargoes with zero loss.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.