Dennis Gengelbach
Sellersburg
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 2 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning all field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 4 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 2 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning all field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning all field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 2 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
Sodrel Truck Lines Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Utilized GPS devices and maps to navigate unfamiliar territories while maintaining punctual delivery timescales.
- Helped maintain a high safety record within the company by consistently following established driving procedures and protocols.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routing plans, minimizing delays and maximizing productivity.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined paperwork processes, ensuring accurate documentation for all shipments and deliveries.
- Responded quickly to unexpected challenges such as inclement weather or traffic disruptions, adapting strategies accordingly to maintain delivery commitments without jeopardizing safety standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on industry regulations and best practices for CDL Class A drivers.
- Maintained timely deliveries by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing tasks according to client needs.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily transportation assignments.
Delivery Truck Driver /Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Associate
Optimas Solutions
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Assembled and filled more than 4 shipments per day and prepared all shipping documentation.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Detail Department & New & Used Car Lot Manager
Bob Poynter Gm-Cars & Trucks
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs.
Education
CDL-A - Truck Driving
FIE Truck Driving School
12.2022
Associate of Arts - Marketing Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
1989
High School Diploma -
Heritage Hills High School
Lincoln City, IN1982
Skills
- Dry Vans
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Order Picking and Processing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Machine Operation
- Route Logs
- Shipping and Packaging
- Vehicle Safety
- GPS and Route Planning
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Trip Planning
- DOT Compliance
- Logistics Planning
- Operating Hydraulics
- Fuel Logs
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Weight Limits
- Commercial Driving
- Inquiry Response
- Air Brake Certification
- Cargo Handling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- DOT Requirements
- Route Management
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Adjusting Routes
- Work Logging
- Defensive Driver Training
- Accident Prevention
- Analytical Approach
- Air brake systems understanding
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Load securement knowledge
- Emergency response readiness
- GPS navigation mastery
- Delivery Scheduling
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Clean MVR
- Route logs
- Class A license
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Certified Trainer, Smith System, - For, Sodrel Truck Lines
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
Sodrel Truck Lines Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Delivery Truck Driver /Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Associate
Optimas Solutions
10.2020 - 06.2022
Detail Department & New & Used Car Lot Manager
Bob Poynter Gm-Cars & Trucks
05.2016 - 09.2020
CDL-A - Truck Driving
FIE Truck Driving School
Associate of Arts - Marketing Management
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Heritage Hills High School
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