Austin Elwess
Brighton,CO
Summary
Proficient CDL Class A Driver specialized in managing complex deliveries and ensuring load security for heavy equipment. Expertise in conducting thorough inspections, adhering to safety protocols, and optimizing delivery timelines, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Coors Distributing Company
Denver, Colorado
05.2026 - Current
- Performed rigorous pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (DVIR) to ensure 100% compliance with FMCSA, DOT, and local traffic regulations.
- Navigated commercial box trucks and side-bay tractor-trailers through congested urban routes and tight loading docks with a zero-incident safety record.
- Unloaded, transported, and staged heavy beverage inventory—including half-barrel kegs (160 lbs) and multi-case stacks—using hand trucks, ramps, and lift gates.
Truck Driver
RMS CRANES
Denver, Colorado
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated class 8 Kenworth T880 (18 speed manual) to transport heavy equipment and materials, ensuring safe handling of loads up to 100,000 lbs.
- Transported and delivered crane components and HVAC units across CO, securing all loads and consistently meeting strict project timelines.
- Maintained perfect safety record through strict compliance with DOT regulations and company safety protocols, conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections to uphold equipment integrity and road safety.
Rideshare Driver
CONTRACTOR
, CO
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained a high-level driver rating (4.97 out of 5.0) over 3000+ completed trips, reflecting consistent customer satisfaction and professional service.
- Maintained perfect driving record with zero accidents while navigating high-traffic areas and varied weather conditions.
- Executed advanced navigation and route optimization, enhancing customer experience through reduced travel time and fuel consumption.
Inside Sales Rep
INTSEL STEEL WEST
Henderson, Colorado
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Generated $3+ million in new revenue during my initial year, exceeding my target.
- Tracked sales pipeline, forecasted future demand, and maintained detailed profiles for 100+ customer accounts using eStelplan, enhancing follow-up precision.
- Created and monitored orders through entry, credit, production, shipment, and final delivery to minimize processing errors.
General Manager
INTEGRITY BURNING SERVICES
Commerce City, Colorado
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Led business performance and strategic growth initiatives across functional areas (Sales, Operations, Finance, Administration), enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated Order-to-Delivery cycle for steel products, generating accurate estimates and quotes, processing complex sales orders, scheduling production (including CNC plasma table time), and finalizing customer delivery/will-call logistics to optimize efficiency and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw steel logistics, operating flatbed gooseneck trailer for timely customer deliveries; utilized certified forklift skills to handle and load/unload heavy steel plate, ensuring securement of all loads through proper chaining, binding, and weight distribution.
Freight Handler
FEDEX FREIGHT
Henderson, Colorado
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Executed safe and efficient loading and unloading of LTL freight trailers using forklifts, ensuring terminal met or exceeded daily trailer throughput goals.
- Achieved high accuracy in load building and documentation by verifying freight descriptions against shipping manifests and securely bracing/strapping freight to prevent damage in transit.
- Followed all OSHA and company safety protocols during freight handling and equipment operation.
Education
Professional Development -
CrossPurpose
Denver, CO03-2026
DriverDirect Defensive Driving Course -
Smith System Driver Improvement Institute
Denver, CO02-2026
CDL-A License -
Excel Driver Services
Henderson, CO12-2025
GED -
Two Roads Charter School
Arvada, CO03-2013
Skills
- Commercial driver's license (CDL-A)
- Truck driving
- Flatbed operations
- Load securing
- Pre-trip inspections
- Post-trip inspections
- Air brake systems
- DOT regulations
- Logbook management
- Route planning
- GPS navigation
- Local deliveries
- Cargo handling
- Fuel efficiency
- Road safety
- Accident prevention
- Defensive driving
- Trailer coupling
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Inclement weather driving
- Traffic law knowledge
- Safety training
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Coors Distributing Company
05.2026 - Current
Truck Driver
RMS CRANES
02.2026 - 04.2026
Rideshare Driver
CONTRACTOR
08.2023 - 03.2025
Inside Sales Rep
INTSEL STEEL WEST
06.2022 - 08.2023
General Manager
INTEGRITY BURNING SERVICES
01.2020 - 05.2022
Freight Handler
FEDEX FREIGHT
12.2014 - 02.2019
Professional Development -
CrossPurpose
DriverDirect Defensive Driving Course -
Smith System Driver Improvement Institute
CDL-A License -
Excel Driver Services
GED -
Two Roads Charter School