Don A. Clark
(801) 918-6435│dcut994@msn.com
Truck Driver: 18 Months’ Experience
Tankers / Doubles │ Hazmat │ OTR Semi Driving │TSA Airport Approved
Knowledgeable, dependable and safe, refer and tanker skilled truck driver, highly trained for OTR and tractor trailer operations. Offer a good state of Utah driving record and a proficiency in 18-wheeler operations. Work well with diverse populations and have the knowledge and expertise to handle any situation that presents itself. I can maintain a high energy level for working long hours in inclement weather conditions. Hold Class A CDL license with Tanker, Air Brakes, Doubles, and Hazmat endorsements.
“Mr. Clark performed his duties flawlessly, his customer service skills are exceptional. His driving was incident free in some of the most extreme weather conditions in the ski Industry. His driving serves as an example to all other drivers.”—Tom Schneider, President – Alta Shuttle, Utah
Professional Experience
Shuttle Driver, Alta Ski Shuttle, Murray, UT 2002 to Present
§ Provided quality transportation to Alta Ski Resort and/or Park City Resort, provided quality customer service initiatives, unloaded luggage and assisted passengers to check-in area.
§ Experienced in inclement weather conditions, safely handling vehicles with experience and confidence.
§ Successfully developed and initiated a vehicle maintenance program that prevented roadside breakdowns and kept schedules running smoothly.
§ Responded to special requests, and resolved problems directly and through appropriate channels.
Area Sales/District Manager/Regional Sales Manager, Rug Doctor, Sandy UT 2000 to 2006/2008 to 2010
§ Promoted 2 times to Regional Sales Manager and Training Manager, traveled nationwide to train new drivers and establish new accounts.
§ As District Manager, oversaw all payroll, accounts payable, training of all drivers and sales personnel, focused on existing and new account acquisition.
§ Managed the ASR’s warehouse and repair shop, hired and trained staff, and created yearly budgets and P&L statements.
§ Successfully sold contract to merchandise Rug Doctor’s new candle concept to the Piggly Wiggly Markets throughout the south.
§ Rocketed sales to more than 100 new accounts and was thanked by the company President.
§ Captured all 33 Wal-Mart stores in the district and successfully acquired 27 new accounts that increased total sales by 27% in one year.
§ Won numerous awards for outstanding sales, inspection, and training initiatives.
OTR Experienced CDL Truck Driver, Thermo Fluid, Salt Lake City, UT 2006 to 2008
§ Provided route and OTR pickup for used motor oil and antifreeze from customer sites; delivered to recycling plant and unloaded into “tank farms.”
§ Developed an efficient and effective route distribution program that saved time and trucking fuel costs by creating a standardized route pickup and delivery system.
§ Exceptional driving skills for tanker trucks in various weather and traffic conditions, Steep Mountain driving, and OTR long hauls.
OTR Experienced CDL Truck Driver, Swift Transportation, Salt Lake City, UT 2007
§ Experienced in D.O.T. regulations, Log book and Pre Trip Inspections, adjusting the weights on each axle to be D.O.T. compliant.
§ Provided accurate temperature for each compartment in the Refer trailer, making sure all perishables were delivered at proper temperatures.
Education / Training
18-Wheeler Mentoring Program, Swift Truck Driving School, Phoenix AZ – Graduated with Honors.
A.S.E. Certification, auto mechanic training IE brakes and suspension – Sears Training Center, Pasadena, CA.
Mechanic Apprentice, AA Drag Racing UP&L transportation director Dan Noorda, West Valley City, Utah.