Dale Gittins
Great Falls
Summary
Accomplished CDL Truck Driver with extensive experience at Wilbur-Ellis, specializing in route optimization and cargo handling. Proven track record of enhancing delivery efficiency and fostering strong customer relationships. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and committed to safety, ensuring compliance with all regulations while maintaining a clean MVR.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Wilbur-Ellis
Great Falls
07.2019 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport agricultural products safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo details.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations while driving.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using proper safety techniques and equipment.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Managed fuel consumption by optimizing routes for efficiency during trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
CDL Truck Driver
Hubbard Feeds
Great Falls
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport agricultural products safely.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations while driving.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using proper safety techniques and equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centerville Public School
Sand Coulee, MT05-2000
Skills
- Route optimization
- Cargo handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Log maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety procedures
- Equipment operation
- Relationship building
- Fuel management
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Vehicle maintenance
- Load securing proficiency
- Mechanical tools
- Basic maintenance
- Materials transport
- Trip planning
- Traffic law knowledge
- Dependable and reliable
- Flexible schedule availability
- Order picking and processing
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safe driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Route management
- Weather awareness
- Clean MVR
- Equipment maintenance
- Defensive driving techniques
- Multi-stop routing
- Safe driving practices
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Had over 10 consecutive passing DOT inspections in a row.
- Lead driver
Certification
- Fork lift certified expires 2026
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Wilbur-Ellis
07.2019 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Hubbard Feeds
09.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Centerville Public School