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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, Ghana

Truck 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
Abdul Braimah