Kevin Bower
Lebanon
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver and Automotive Technician with a proven track record of enhancing transportation safety and vehicle maintenance for companies like AAA Farming. Expert in equipment operation and schedule management, demonstrating exceptional customer service and a commitment to achieving productivity goals. Skilled in diagnosing mechanical issues, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining a safe driving record.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
AAA Farming
10.2023 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2016 - 08.2023
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
Snydertown Trucking
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Production Worker /General Maintenance Worker
Bimbo Bakery
02.1998 - 08.2014
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Automotive Technician
Zimmerman Dodge
07.1995 - 02.1998
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Line Mountain High School
Herndon, PA06-1995
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Schedule management
- Forklift operator
- Customer Service
Timeline
Truck Driver
AAA Farming
10.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2016 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
Snydertown Trucking
08.2014 - 02.2016
Production Worker /General Maintenance Worker
Bimbo Bakery
02.1998 - 08.2014
Automotive Technician
Zimmerman Dodge
07.1995 - 02.1998
High School Diploma -
Line Mountain High School
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