1. Dennis Hokanson
Onoway, AB
Cell: 208-420-2684
hokansond@hotmail.com
Professional Summary:
I am currently a Trimac driver instructor with management experience and exceptional people skills.
I have as an A.M.T.A. (Alberta Motor Transportation Association) Road Knight, gone into the community and
given public speaking presentations promoting trucking and safety to a variety of organizations.
I desire a role as a “Workforce Diversity Recruiting Specialist” or any other position within our company that
will help in my career advancement.
Core Qualifications:
Results-oriented
Proficient
communicator
Client-focused Motivated
Quick learner Talent assessments
Training and development Public Speaker
Bondable Safe driver
Experience:
Trimac Transportation December 2008 to Current
Driver Instructor/ Driver
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
I train new employees and coach seasoned drivers in the safe and best practices for loading, unloading,
driving skills in both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. I have on my own time created forms for
training and reporting delivery deficiencies. I have completed many site assessments forms looking for
hazards that others may miss. I interacted daily with customers, traffic supervisor, management and
vendors in a friendly, clear and timely manner. I am a key member of the Branch 20 OH&S committee.
As a professional driver my duties include but limited to the following:
 Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner.
 Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of
weather conditions.
 Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire
chains. Safe loading and unloading of 2 to 8 axle units, both top and bottom loading units.
 Coach and mentor other drivers as needed.
Reiley Transfer February 2009 to March 2009
Driver
Grande Prairie, AB

2. Short term off-road food delivery to gas well camps, including set up and tear down of camps, maintain
truck, expense reports and food deliveries and returns.
Alexis Enterprises February 2000 to November 2008
Owner Operator
Edmonton, AB
Penn Pacific October 2008-December 2008
Shrigley Transport June 2008-October 2008
Penn Pacific April 2000- June 2008
As an owner operator I was involved in all aspects of the transportation system including getting authorities,
plates, insurance, both state and federal taxes and accounting. I applied for and maintaining a border crossing
card known as a Fast Pass. I coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments as well as
evaluated operational records and made scheduling adjustments to maximize efficiency. I prepared budgets,
monitored costs and reduced expenses. I established transportation cost standards, completed the most
economical shipping practices, contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
Hokanson Auction Sales May 1985 to December 2004
Auctioneer
Edmonton, AB
Both inside and outside Sales of all types of merchandise. Customer relations. Set-up of sales, sales bills.
General hauling.
Points North Transportation October 1997 to February 2000
Owner Operator
Edmonton , AB
Transportation of loads to and from Whitehorse YT.
Kleysen Transport January 1995 to January 1997
Driver
Edmonton, AB
Delivery of van freight in Western Canada.
Haz Exchange January 1992 to January 1995
Owner
Edmonton , AB
Run day to day operations of a retail business

3. Action Exchange
Manager
Edmonton , AB
Manage staff and daily affairs of a new and used retail store.
Education
Alberta Construction Safety Association 2009
CSTS ver 3.2
Edmonton, AB
Cameron Driver Training 1995
Driver
Edmonton, AB
Tofield 1985
High School Diploma
Tofield, AB, Canada
Auctioneer School of Alberta 1985
Auctioneer
Lacombe, AB, Canada
Professional Affiliations:
 A.M.T.A. Road Knight 2011-2013
 North Star Employee Association (Shop Steward)
 Branch 20 O.H.&S. committee