Anthony Allen
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven track record at Franz Bakery, excelling in safe driving practices and customer satisfaction. Achieved zero accidents through meticulous route planning and thorough vehicle inspections. Skilled in commercial driving and fostering positive relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Franz Bakery
02.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- 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.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
Transport Supervisor
Wonder Bread/Hostess
Lakewood , WA
04.2000 - 11.2012
- Ensured timely deliveries through effective coordination of drivers, vehicles, and routes.
- Implemented new technology solutions to improve overall transport operations efficiency and accuracy in recordkeeping.
- Streamlined transport processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring expenses were kept within allocated limits while maintaining service quality levels.
Driver/Dispatcher
Federal Express
Seatac, WA
05.1995 - 11.2000
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05-1991
Skills
- Safe driving
- Customer-oriented
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
Timeline
Truck Driver
Franz Bakery
02.2013 - Current
Transport Supervisor
Wonder Bread/Hostess
04.2000 - 11.2012
Driver/Dispatcher
Federal Express
05.1995 - 11.2000
No Degree - Business Management
Henderson State University