Abdul Braimah
Summary
Areas driven but not limited to Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 20+ years in logistics.
Holds CDL-A Tank and double/triple endorsements.
Areas driven but not limited to NJ, NY, CT, ME, NH, MA, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC and GA. Driven over
Equipment Type: 20, 40, 45, 48 and 53 inch containers. Reefer dry van and walking floors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Forward Aire
08.2023 - Current
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Covering ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, and GA.
Company Truck Driver
Evo Transportation
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Company Truck Driver
Newark Logistics
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Hub Group Trucking
10.2010 - 02.2023
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- 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.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Hudson Valley Logistics
05.2001 - 09.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- 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.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- 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.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
CSX Intermodal
01.2003 - 04.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Company Truck Driver
Baker's Express
10.2000 - 12.2002
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Johns High School
Accra, GhanaTruck Driving
Don Pepe Truck Driving School
Plainfield, NJ 07.1998
Skills
- Delivery Verification
- DOT Compliance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Log Updating
- Load Security
- Route Planning
- Safety Compliance
- Safe Driving
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Forward Aire
08.2023 - Current
Company Truck Driver
Evo Transportation
07.2023 - 08.2023
Company Truck Driver
Newark Logistics
02.2023 - 07.2023
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Hub Group Trucking
10.2010 - 02.2023
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
CSX Intermodal
01.2003 - 04.2007
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Hudson Valley Logistics
05.2001 - 09.2010
Company Truck Driver
Baker's Express
10.2000 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Saint Johns High School
Truck Driving
Don Pepe Truck Driving School