Jamie Tetreault
Beausejour,MB
Summary
25 Years’ experience operating road trains 2 seasons of ice road trucking in northern Canada Skilled in various 2-way communication systems Computer literate with a willingness to learn new skills Strong adherence to safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety procedures Self-motivated Excel in fast paced environment Strong communication skills Like to keep a clean work space Strong Verbal and communication skills
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Yellow Freight Canada, Reimer Express Lines
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Managed 1000's A-trains across terminals in US and Canada, conducting preventative maintenance and basic repairs
- Complied with Federal and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and regulations
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally
Owner/Operator
Manitoulin Transport
11.2012 - 07.2018
- Managed Long Combination Vehicles between Winnipeg and Calgary/Edmonton
- Worked two ice road seasons in northern Canada (Yukon and NWT), honored with 5-year safe driving award
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior delivery service to customers
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
Owner/Operator
Reimer Express Lines
12.1998 - 10.2012
- Managed 1000's A-trains, delivering across Canadian provinces and US states
- Ensured compliance with transportation legislation in both Canada and USA
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
Heavy Equipment Operator
Concrete Plus
06.1991 - 01.1999
- Managed various heavy machinery, including payloader, skid steer, and crawler loader
- Drove single & tandem axle dump trucks
- Additional Information:
- Boast 2 million miles of accident-free driving
- Strong work ethic with enthusiasm for continuous learning and adapting to changing situations
- Emphasis on value of preventative maintenance, thorough hazard assessments, and accurate communication, reporting, and documentation in high-hazard industries
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery
- Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris
- Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment
- Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects
- Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Gron Morgan Memorial Highschool
Thunder Bay, ONSkills
- Operational Reporting
- Financial Planning
- Operations Management
- Operations Oversight
- Mechanical Recoveries
- Budget Development
- Human Resource Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- DOT Compliance
- Payroll Processing
Certification
Class 1 License with Air Brake Certification
FAST Card (No Criminal Record)
Safe Driving Award from Manitoulin
Surface Miner Common Core Certificate
Cat Heavy Equipment Off Highway Trucks Quarry/Mining (785 797) Certificate
Fluent in French
Proficient in safe operation of road trains (A trains, B trains, Long Combination Vehicles)
References
References:
Available upon request
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Yellow Freight Canada, Reimer Express Lines
07.2018 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator
Manitoulin Transport
11.2012 - 07.2018
Owner/Operator
Reimer Express Lines
12.1998 - 10.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator
Concrete Plus
06.1991 - 01.1999
Grade 12 Diploma -
Gron Morgan Memorial Highschool
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