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Robert Colvard

Robert Colvard

Independence,Missouri

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 27 years of experience on road.

Work History

Class A CDL Truck Driver, Reefer

Suncoast Drivers
Tampa, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • 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.

Class A Hazmat Truck Driver, Intermodal

Terminal Consolidation
Kansas City, MO
02.2021 - 04.2023
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

TransForce
Gladstone, Missouri
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
  • Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
  • Completed time cards, entered trip data into on-board computer, completed paper logs and maintained schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.
  • Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 4 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.
  • Achieved clean driving record for 12 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
  • Communicated Immediately with manager regarding accidents involving equipment damage or on-the-job injuries and completed proper forms promptly.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Victory Packaging
Kansas City, MO
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
  • Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
  • Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 4 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.
  • Communicated Immediately with manager regarding accidents involving equipment damage or on-the-job injuries and completed proper forms promptly.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Ceva Logistics
Kansas City, MO
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Achieved clean driving record for 12 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.

Class A CDL Truck Driver

TransForce
Gladstone MO, Missouri
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
  • Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
  • Completed time cards, entered trip data into on-board computer, completed paper logs and maintained schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.
  • Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 4 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.
  • Achieved clean driving record for 12 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
  • Communicated Immediately with manager regarding accidents involving equipment damage or on-the-job injuries and completed proper forms promptly.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kelley HS
Tulsa, OK
05.1977

Skills

  • Cargo handling
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • Customer-oriented
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Clean MVR
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Flatbed experience
  • Documentation skills

Work Availability

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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Class A CDL Truck Driver, Reefer

Suncoast Drivers
05.2023 - 07.2023

Class A Hazmat Truck Driver, Intermodal

Terminal Consolidation
02.2021 - 04.2023

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Victory Packaging
03.2019 - 03.2020

Class A CDL Truck Driver

TransForce
05.2018 - 02.2021

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Ceva Logistics
10.2014 - 05.2018

Class A CDL Truck Driver

TransForce
02.2013 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Bishop Kelley HS

Additional Information

  • Class A CDL with Triples and Tanker endorsements

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

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Robert Colvard