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Gary Tyler

Decatur,GA

Summary

Over 20 years of safe driving experience, with a strong focus on mentoring and bus instruction. Expertise in training new candidates on the Zonar system and providing specialized service for Senior Citizen Charters. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety education. Proven track record of supporting colleagues to achieve success in their roles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Operator

MARTA
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2015 - Current
  • Selected as OJT Mentor to train new operators on live routes, ensuring mastery of safety protocols and MARTA procedures.
  • Applied Smith System principles consistently in transit operations while coaching recruits on defensive driving habits.
  • Executed specialized Charter Operations for seniors, delivering high-level passenger assistance in a calm environment.
  • Maintained exemplary 10-year safety record navigating complex urban traffic and responding to emergencies.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, ensuring that all safety equipment was in proper working order.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding transit services, schedules, directions and transfers when necessary.

Driver

CDI
Mableton, Georgia
06.2015 - 08.2015

Oversaw safe transport of high-volume waste loads; executed thorough pre/post-trip inspections and updated Quelcom electronic logs.

Owner/Operator

KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC
Jackson, Mississippi
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Managed independent long-haul operations across the Southeast; maintained 100% compliance with DOT hours-of-service (HOS) regulations.

Professional Driver

SCHNEIDER NATIONAL
Green Bay, Wisconsin
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Solo Driver (Flatbed): Specialized in Southeast regional transport with complex industrial load securement.
  • Team Driver (Dedicated Costco): Managed time-sensitive produce logistics and regional loops (Sunday–Friday).
  • Team Driver (Dry Van): Navigated 48 states as part of a high-efficiency team using the Quelcom system.

Solo Driver – Dry Van Division

DAVIS TRUCKING
Los Angeles, California
06.2006 - 08.2012
  • Executed 48-state long-haul operations for 6 years, managing independent travel for up to one month at a time using traditional paper logs.

Solo Driver – Flatbed Division

CYPRESS TRUCK LINES
Jacksonville, FL
06.2005 - 05.2006
  • Managed regional flatbed deliveries on 5-day cycles, ensuring cargo integrity, and rigorous safety checks.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - CDL Program

Dekalb Tech
Clarkston, GA
05-2005

GED -

Franklin K. Lane High School
New York, NY
05-1984

Skills

  • Certified bus operator and Class A CDL
  • Exemplary driving record
  • DOT regulations expertise
  • Hours-of-service compliance
  • Passenger-bus safety standards
  • Pre/post-trip inspections
  • Regional and long-haul navigation
  • Public transit operations
  • Customer service excellence
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Assistance for passengers with disabilities
  • Electronic logging systems proficiency
  • Dispatch documentation expertise

Timeline

Bus Operator

MARTA
08.2015 - Current

Driver

CDI
06.2015 - 08.2015

Owner/Operator

KLLM TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC
09.2014 - 06.2015

Professional Driver

SCHNEIDER NATIONAL
09.2012 - 06.2014

Solo Driver – Dry Van Division

DAVIS TRUCKING
06.2006 - 08.2012

Solo Driver – Flatbed Division

CYPRESS TRUCK LINES
06.2005 - 05.2006

Some College (No Degree) - CDL Program

Dekalb Tech

GED -

Franklin K. Lane High School
Gary Tyler