Alexander McElroy
Avon,IN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Dayton Freight Lines, adept in efficient route optimization and maintaining positive customer relations. Excels in vehicle maintenance and effective problem-solving, ensuring on-time deliveries and upholding the highest standards of safe driving practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
Greenwood, IN
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Crum Trucking
Batesville, IN
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Stayed up-to-date with changes in DOT regulations concerning hours of service compliance.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Indianapolis, IN06-2003
Skills
- Efficient route optimization
- Route planning expertise
- GPS device operation
- Effective problem solving
- Decision-making under pressure
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Defensive driving techniques
- Safe driving practices
- Positive attitude and demeanor
- Vehicle maintenance
- Experience with various vehicle types
Certification
- Smith System Defensive Driving Course
- TDI Truck Driving School, Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program
Timeline
City Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
06.2024 - 11.2024
Over the Road Truck Driver
Crum Trucking
01.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled