Anthony Williamson
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional with several years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Salsmen
ABF Freight System
Irving, TX
09.2001 - 04.2025
- Load trailers in a manner that the freight doesn't shift or get damaged during transportation.
- Unload trailers in a manner so the freight doesn't get damaged during the process.
- Hostle trailers to and from the dock area while keeping the trailer yard clean and organized.
- Thoroughly inspect hostle buggy and tractors for defects
- Know how to properly fill all dot inspecting forms on tractors
- Know how to properly use hazard placards on trailers requiring placards.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with dispatch to optimize routes.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, ensuring secure placement in vehicles.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel use, and delivery times.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transportation.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding delivery status and issues.
- Provided exceptional customer service during freight deliveries at various locations.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Logged deliveries, drop-off times and special conditions in company system.
Food Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
Tyler, TX
04.1992 - 08.2001
- Delivered food products to various restaurants and businesses efficiently.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and inventory records daily.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards during deliveries.
- Utilized corporate vehicle to deliver and sell products to clients with focus on optimizing customer experience.
- Supplied wide range of customers with key products in alignment with specified amounts and schedules.
- Load and unload trailers
- Operate forklift in warehouse operations when needed.
- Stayed DOT compliant
- Operated delivery vehicles responsibly while adhering to traffic regulations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to confirm order accuracy before dispatching.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure proper maintenance and safety compliance.
- Ensured that the correct order was delivered to the customer.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout the delivery process.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to find most efficient routes for deliveries.
- Delivered fresh food to customers across local area.
- Followed all safety protocols while driving.
- Navigated local streets and highways with ease using GPS system.
Interplant transporter
Madix
Terrell, Texas
04.1990 - 01.1992
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport products efficiently between facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise following safety protocols and company standards.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse facilities.
- Maintained safety protocols during loading and unloading operations.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for efficient access and retrieval.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse workflow processes.
- Trained new operators on best practices and safety procedures.
- Managed documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments accurately.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize daily tasks based on operational needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods..
- Everything back then used paper. We didn't have plans or scanners. It was all by hand. Or was printed out peeled and applied to freight after pulling orders.
Gas hauler for Kidd Jones gas stasions
Chemical express
Tyler, TX
04.1986 - 05.1987
- Operated specialized hauling equipment for transporting hazardous materials safely.
- Followed strict safety regulations during all loading and unloading processes.
- Conducted routine inspections on vehicles to ensure proper functioning and compliance.
- Hauled gas out of the Lagloria refinery in Tyler Texas to all gas stations within 100 mile radius on our account's
- Hauled Lyme and fly ash to local factories with a belly dump pressurized trailer to factories in our Texas region.
- Maintained accurate logs of transportation activities and shipment details daily.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding scheduling and logistical issues.
- Operated vehicles in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated safe driving practices at all times while operating vehicles.
- Ensured proper loading of vehicle to avoid shifting during transport.
- Always maintained grounding of trailers while loading and unloading.
- Maintained cleanliness of cab interior and exterior of truck while on duty.
- Notified supervisor of any mechanical problems encountered while on route.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch for updates on route information or changes in schedule.
- Knew how to properly use maps to navigate.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
OTR Truck Driver
Midwestern Distribution
Fort Scott, Kansas
04.1985 - 04.1986
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport goods across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize route efficiency and timeliness
- Hauled garbage from long Island and NewYork to Youngstown Ohio.
- Hauled GM auto parts all over the US.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Adhered to federal regulations and company policies for safe driving practices.
- Resolved issues encountered during transit, ensuring minimal disruption to deliveries.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Communicated with dispatcher and customer regarding schedule changes and with customer to confirm specific delivery location instructions.
Cabinet bulder
Dons Cabnets
Grand Saline, Texas
04.1983 - 04.1985
- Constructed custom cabinets using various woodworking tools and techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings to ensure precise cabinet dimensions.
- Operated machinery for cutting, shaping, and assembling cabinet components.
- Used air guns, nailers,sanders and paint guns.
- Went out to install cabinets into houses after bulding them.
Education
Class A CDL -
American Truck Driving of Prairie Hill
Prairie Hill, Texas 04.1985 - 09.1985
Grand Saline High School
Grand Saline, TexasSkills
- Load securement
- Vehicle inspection
- Route optimization
- Hazard placard usage
- Forklift operator
- Skytrack operator
- Reefer experience
- Power tool experience
- Hustle buggy experience
Timeline
Driver/Salsmen
ABF Freight System
09.2001 - 04.2025
Food Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
04.1992 - 08.2001
Interplant transporter
Madix
04.1990 - 01.1992
Gas hauler for Kidd Jones gas stasions
Chemical express
04.1986 - 05.1987
OTR Truck Driver
Midwestern Distribution
04.1985 - 04.1986
Class A CDL -
American Truck Driving of Prairie Hill
04.1985 - 09.1985
Cabinet bulder
Dons Cabnets
04.1983 - 04.1985
Grand Saline High School