Anton Hopkins
Chicago
Summary
Adept at meeting critical deadlines, I leveraged my time management and railroad signaling understanding to enhance trip productivity and safety at Pacific Rail Services. My leadership fostered team cohesion, significantly boosting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction without compromising on compliance or safety standards. I have sit down warehouse experience for over 10+ years
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Pacific Rail Services
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Consistently met tight deadlines by expertly planning trips according to road restrictions, traffic patterns, and customer timeframes.
Trucker
Landair Trucking
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Consistently met tight deadlines by expertly planning trips according to road restrictions, traffic patterns, and customer timeframes.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Used hoists and forklifts to load and unload materials into containers or onto trucks over Number-hour shifts.
- Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the team by sharing best practices, providing support, and maintaining open communication channels.
- Assisted in training new drivers in proper vehicle operation techniques, safety protocols, and company procedures for higher retention rates among fleet members.
- Continually updated industry knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities, ensuring familiarity with changing regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize route planning, resulting in reduced travel time and heightened customer satisfaction.
- Upheld a clean driving record throughout employment tenure through diligent attention to speed limits, road signs, and defensive driving practices.
- Maintained accurate records of miles driven, fuel consumption, and expenses to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Drove truck to weigh station before and after loading and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining efficient delivery timelines through proactive route adjustments.
- Increased overall trip productivity by proactively troubleshooting mechanical issues en route when possible or arranging prompt roadside assistance when necessary.
Trucker
Trans Am
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Consistently met tight deadlines by expertly planning trips according to road restrictions, traffic patterns, and customer timeframes.
Education
GED -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
Rantoul, IL06.2000
Skills
- Railroad signaling understanding
- Time management
- Leadership qualities
- Timetable adherence
- Safety regulations compliance
- Stress tolerance
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Record keeping accuracy
- Freight handling expertise
- Team coordination capacity
- Passenger assistance proficiency
- CDL Forklift Certified
Certification
CDL FORKLIFT CERTIFIED
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
Pacific Rail Services
08.2022 - 11.2024
Trucker
Landair Trucking
07.2020 - 02.2022
Trucker
Trans Am
02.2018 - 05.2019
CDL FORKLIFT CERTIFIED
GED -
Lincoln Challenge Academy
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