Alford Gaston
Markham,IL
Summary
CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record of maintaining zero accidents at Western Express, Inc., showcasing exceptional safe driving practices and GPS navigation skills. Expert in DOT compliance and fuel-efficient driving, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong load securement knowledge and collaborative abilities in optimizing delivery schedules.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Freightway Logistics
Crestwood, IL
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
- Promptly reported any accidents or incidents involving the truck, helping maintain a strong safety record for the company.
CDL Truck Driver
Navajo Express
Denver, CO
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
Prime Logistics
Clinton, IA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
CDL Truck Driver
Trekker Logistics
Caseyville, IL
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
CDL Truck Driver
VL Trucking Inc
Des Plaines, IL
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
CDL Truck Driver
Navajo Express
Denver, CO
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Adjusted driving techniques based on traffic patterns, reducing delays in delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
CDL Truck Driver
TransAm Trucking
Olathe, KS
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
CDL Truck Driver
Western Express, Inc.
Nashville, TN
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
CDL Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Education
Trucking School
160 Driving Academy
Crest Hill, IL08.2019
Thornton Township Highschool
Harvey, IL05.2016
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Load securement knowledge
- Pretrip inspections
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- GPS Navigation
- Accurate record keeping
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Safe Driving
- Commercial driving
- DOT Compliance
- Route Planning
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Commercial Driving Experience
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Freightway Logistics
12.2023 - 07.2024
Truck Driver
Prime Logistics
07.2023 - 09.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Navajo Express
06.2022 - 01.2024
CDL Truck Driver
Trekker Logistics
06.2022 - 07.2022
CDL Truck Driver
VL Trucking Inc
04.2022 - 04.2022
CDL Truck Driver
Navajo Express
06.2021 - 03.2022
CDL Truck Driver
TransAm Trucking
11.2020 - 06.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Western Express, Inc.
12.2019 - 01.2020
CDL Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
08.2019 - 11.2019
Trucking School
160 Driving Academy
Thornton Township Highschool