Michael Schimminger
Blounts Creek
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in fleet maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize logistics, and build strong customer relationships to drive operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Supershot Trucking
Blounts Creek
03.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a regional trucking company.
- Coordinated logistics and scheduling for timely deliveries.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of trucking fleet.
- Trained and mentored new drivers on safety protocols.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved service issues promptly.
- Implemented efficient routing to optimize fuel usage.
- Developed relationships with suppliers for reliable service support.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Calculated net income and adjusted strategies to increase income and bottom-line profits.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
- Observed safety protocols and driving laws to maximize road and personnel safety.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members to ensure efficiency and productivity goals were met.
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Provided leadership support for team members through coaching and mentorship programs.
- Evaluated employee performance metrics against established benchmarks in order to determine areas of improvement.
- Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses in order to expand reach into new markets.
- Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
- Kept detailed records and driver's logs required for compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
- Collaborated with dispatch and supervisors to map out routes and schedules.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the facility.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information to meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
Crew Leader/Heavy Equipment Operator
Trader Construction
Aurora
02.2012 - 03.2024
- Led operations for screener crew, ensuring efficient workflow and crew coordination.
- Operated Excavators from Minis to 379 Cat 460 Volvo and more
- Operated Dozers, Motor Graders, Skid steers, Front end loaders (stick and steering wheel
- Operated lowboys, telescopic forklifts (AKA lulls)
- Operated Forklifts, 40 Ton dump trucks, Rubber tire/backhoe
- Ran Draglines, Ran 240 ton Dump trucks
- Loading screens with 349 Cat excavators
- Operation of screeners and stackers
- Operated lowboys
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment issues, enhancing safety and operational functionality.
- Fix/repair roads using motor graders
- Maintained and cleaned ground around draglines and screeners using D6, D8, D9, D11 to uphold site safety and efficiency.
- Building pads, loading dump trucks, digging ditches, Maintaining ditches
- Installing concrete
- Loading/unloading lowboys
- Operating a 349 Cat excavator at very close proximity to workers and equipment to align 100 FT sticks of pipe bolt holes and hold the pipe up while workers bolt the pipes together
- Operation of pickup trucks including maintaining and cleaning trucks and hauling trailers
- Grading with excavator's' teeth and flat bucket
- Welding
- Operation of water trucks
- Using fire hoses to clean the inside of screeners and stickers
- Walking moving stackers and screeners
- Opening and closing valves
- Filled fluids in equipment to ensure optimal performance and operation.
- 13 hour shift 6 days a week no matter rain, snow, or hurricanes
- Opening and closing valves
- Filled fluids in equipment to ensure optimal performance and operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Carteret High School
Morehead City, NC04-2009
Skills
- Fleet maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- DOT compliance
- Safety compliance
- Operations management
- Operations oversight
- Business operations management
- Financial analysis
- Payroll processing
- Inventory management
- Performance evaluation
- Performance analysis
- Risk management
- Customer relationship management
- Relationship management
- Sales negotiation
- Team leadership
- Staff training and development
- Recruiting and hiring
- Time management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Basic computer literacy
- Mechanical tools
- Cargo handling
- Trailer maintenance
- Load securing proficiency
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Safe driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Vehicle inspection
- Inclement weather driving
- Problem-solving capacity
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Supershot Trucking
03.2024 - Current
Crew Leader/Heavy Equipment Operator
Trader Construction
02.2012 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
West Carteret High School