Amanda Anderson
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 8+ years in logistics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Benore Logistics Systems Inc
06.2022 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Truck Driver
Western Express, Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Dispatcher
Captial Garage Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 25 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained professional relationship with shippers, receivers and drivers to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 75 daily calls.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Scheduled deliveries and pickups according to customer needs.
- Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
- Provided customers with information on products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Countryside Academy
Benton Harbor06.2015
Skills
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Logistics Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Driver Relations
- Driver Routing
- Verifying Coverage
- Coordinating Urgent Deliveries
- Driver Support
- Dispatching Workers
- Microsoft Office
- Database Maintenance
Reading
I am currently working towards becoming a narrator for Audible audio books.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Benore Logistics Systems Inc
06.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2021 - 06.2022
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
04.2020 - 02.2021
Truck Driver
Western Express, Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
Dispatcher
Captial Garage Inc.
01.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Countryside Academy
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