Altawn Ross
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver/Sole Proprietor
AR1 Trucking Inc
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating vehicle.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Education
Class A CDL License - Trucking/Transportation
Progressive Truck Driving School
Chicago, IL08-1994
Some College (No Degree) -
Westwood College - O'Hare Airport
Chicago, ILSkills
- Materials Transport
- Route Management
- Document Management
- Load Security
- Delivery Scheduling
- Safe Driving
- Planning Ability
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle Inspections
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Trip Planning
Certification
- Class A CDL License
- Progressive Truck Driving School Graduate
Timeline
Truck Driver/Sole Proprietor
AR1 Trucking Inc
01.1995 - Current
Class A CDL License - Trucking/Transportation
Progressive Truck Driving School
Some College (No Degree) -
Westwood College - O'Hare Airport