Aaron Leslie
Bountiful,UT
Summary
Accomplished driver with a proven track record of on-time deliveries and route optimization. Skilled in DOT compliance and critical thinking, ensuring safety and efficiency. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining impeccable driving records, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and reliability in high-pressure environments. I am looking for a place that I can have growth in. not just be a driver.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Pride Transportation
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
Driver
I Got Poop
Midvale, UT
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated effectively with dispatchers, ensuring efficient communication for route planning and adjustments.
- Maintained accurate delivery records, ensuring all packages were accounted for and delivered to the correct recipients.
Delivery Truck Driver
Ideal Delivery Service
1925 Gendering River Ct S #203
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty.
- Checked orders at home base and customer locations to identify and correct errors.
- Delivered [Type] products from manufacturer to clients over [Number]-mile daily route.
Lease Purchase Owner/Operator
Soar Transportation
977 W 2100 S, South Salt Lake City, UT 84119
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Lease Purchase Owner/Operator
J&R Schugel
2026 N Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Truck Drver
Wanship Enterprises, LLC
455 West 1100 North, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
Truck Driver
Navajo Express
1400 West 64th Ave, Denver, CO 80221
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
Meyers Logistics
3759 West 2340 South, West Valley, UT 84120
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
Brady Trucking
5130 South 5400 East, Vernal, Utah 84078
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- 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.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Truck Driver
Pride Transportation
5499 West 2455 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- 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.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Delivery Driver
Advanced Delivery Service
3781 West 2270 South , Salt Lake City, Utah 84120
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as [Number] miles from home location.
Service Member
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2004 - 06.2012
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete [Type] taskings.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Managed weapon handling, delivery and shipping systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School
Clearfield, UT06.2003
Skills
- DOT Requirements
- Route Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Service Dispatching
- DOT Compliance
Timeline
Driver
Pride Transportation
06.2024 - Current
Driver
I Got Poop
12.2023 - 06.2024
Delivery Truck Driver
Ideal Delivery Service
09.2023 - 11.2023
Lease Purchase Owner/Operator
Soar Transportation
10.2022 - 09.2023
Lease Purchase Owner/Operator
J&R Schugel
11.2021 - 05.2023
Truck Drver
Wanship Enterprises, LLC
07.2020 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
Navajo Express
03.2020 - 07.2020
Truck Driver
Meyers Logistics
05.2018 - 02.2020
Truck Driver
Brady Trucking
08.2017 - 05.2018
Truck Driver
Pride Transportation
07.2015 - 08.2017
Delivery Driver
Advanced Delivery Service
12.2014 - 06.2015
Service Member
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2004 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Clearfield High School