Nathan Dorsey
Rock Falls
Summary
Truck driver with over 20 years’ experience. Owner operator for two years. Areas of expertise include driving multiple types of trucks, van, tanker, reefer, flatbed, and dump. Understanding and following the rules of the DOT. Have five years’ experience with construction and remodeling.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Riverside Logistics
01.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Delivery Driver
Quality Ready Mix
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered cement and gravel to customers and businesses.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Maintained plant, grounds, trucks, and equipment.
Owner Operator/Business Owner
Owner Operator
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Driver
Cimco Recycling
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Post-trip and pre-trip inspections, loading and unloading trucks, fill out all required paperwork
- Secure cargo for transport
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Work in all weather conditions
Driver
Republic Services
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Post-trip and pre-trip inspections, loading and unloading trucks, fill out all required paperwork
- Secure cargo for transport
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Delivered to residential and commercial customers
- Report traffic and transportation situations using telephones or two-way radios
- Record weight and other production data
- Work in all weather conditions
Production finisher
TMK Ipsco
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Kept the line of steel pipes running and filing all bevels that need to be cleaned up
- Adjust machine feed and speed if machine is malfunctioning
- Assist machine operators with finished pieces
- Change equipment over for new products
- Maintain necessary level of communication between shifts
- Achieve production requirements
- Ensure that all health and safety guidelines were followed
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence for customer specifications
- Made sure that products were produced on time and of a good quality
- Monitored product standards and quality control
- Operate overhead crane
Driver
Moring Disposal
04.2008 - 10.2011
- Post-trip and pre-trip inspections, loading and unloading trucks, fill out all required paperwork
- Secure cargo for transport
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Delivered to residential and commercial customers
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials
- Report traffic and transportation situations using telephones or two-way radios
- Record weight and other production data
- Work in all weather conditions
Driver/Roofer
Sterling Commercial Roofing
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Loading and unloading roofing materials, driving dump trucks, setting up and tearing down job sites
- Working and driving in a safe manner
Education
Class A CDL license -
Highland Community College
01.2004
High School Diploma -
American School
01.1997
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Forklift operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Clean MVR
- Customer service
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Riverside Logistics
01.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Quality Ready Mix
01.2022 - 01.2023
Owner Operator/Business Owner
Owner Operator
08.2018 - 12.2021
Driver
Cimco Recycling
01.2017 - 08.2018
Driver
Republic Services
06.2014 - 01.2017
Production finisher
TMK Ipsco
10.2011 - 05.2014
Driver
Moring Disposal
04.2008 - 10.2011
Driver/Roofer
Sterling Commercial Roofing
08.2007 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
American School
Class A CDL license -
Highland Community College
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