Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Andrew Gaines

WEST MELBOURNE,FL

Summary

Proven Class A CDL Truck Driver with a track record of zero accidents and efficient route management, notably with Averett Express. Expert in GPS navigation and maintaining DOT compliance, excels in customer-oriented service and possess a strong work ethic. Demonstrated ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions, ensuring timely and safe deliveries.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Landstar Owner Operator -Ranger
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff on Electronic logs and paper documents.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

Averett Express
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brevard Adult & Community Education
Melbourne, FL
10.2024

Skills

  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • GPS Navigation
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Route Management
  • Safe Driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Load security
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • DOT Compliance
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Dependable and reliable

Accomplishments

  • Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.

Additional Information

Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Timeline

Class A CDL Truck Driver

Landstar Owner Operator -Ranger
02.2020 - 07.2023

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

Averett Express
01.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Brevard Adult & Community Education
Andrew Gaines