Austin Smith
Summary
Proficient Transportation Specialist and U.S. Navy veteran with three years of commercial driving experience across various vehicle types. Expertise in DOT compliance, vehicle inspections, load securement, and route planning enhances operational safety and efficiency. Recently earned Class B CDL, committed to advancing a career in commercial transportation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Truck Driver
Builders First Source
North East, MD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Operated commercial delivery vehicles, safely transporting building materials over 200,000 miles across multiple states.
- Conducted pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintained DOT-compliant logs and documentation.
- Built strong customer relationships through reliable service and assisted with training new drivers on company procedures and safe driving practices.
Delivery Driver/Appliance Installer
Lowes
St Petersburg, FL
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Safely loaded, transported, and installed 14–20 appliances daily while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Managed delivery routes, coordinated with dispatch, and adapted to schedule changes to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Completed daily DOT paperwork, delivery documentation, and communicated customer concerns for prompt resolution.
Dispatcher/ Delivery Driver
Natures Care and Wellness
Perryville, MD
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated daily transportation schedules for drivers, clients, and staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Planned delivery routes and monitored GPS tracking to improve on-time performance and provide real-time status updates.
- Communicated with drivers, healthcare providers, and team members to quickly resolve transportation and scheduling issues.
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
San Diego, CA
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports supporting overseas operations and mission planning.
- Analyzed complex intelligence data using pattern and trend analysis to support operational decision-making.
- Planned missions, briefed personnel, and served as a primary point of contact for ongoing operational activities.
- Supported senior leadership with intelligence and logistical planning.
Attended Multiple Trade Programs
Cecil college
North East, MD
09.2022 - Current
- Completed CDL Class B training and maintained DOT medical certification.
- Continued professional development through vocational training while performing part-time driving and labor work.
- Strengthened commercial driving skills in preparation for returning to full-time transportation operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rising Sun High School
North East, MDStrategic Intelligence
Information Warfare Training Command
Virginia Beach, VA 12.2018 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology/Business Major
Cecil College
North East, MDH.V.A.C
Cecil College
North East, MDCertification
- Class B CDL
- Tanker Endorsement (N)
- Basic Construction And Safety Skills
- Operational Intelligence Analyst (J-150-0962)
Skills
- Commercial Driving
- DOT Regulations
- Vehicle Inspections
- Route Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Dispatch Operations
- Safety Compliance
- Customer Relations
- Operational Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Attended Multiple Trade Programs
Cecil college
09.2022 - Current
Dispatcher/ Delivery Driver
Natures Care and Wellness
04.2020 - 07.2021
Strategic Intelligence
Information Warfare Training Command
12.2018 - 06.2019
Intelligence Analyst
United States Navy
12.2018 - 02.2020
Delivery Driver/Appliance Installer
Lowes
01.2018 - 12.2018
Delivery Truck Driver
Builders First Source
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Rising Sun High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology/Business Major
Cecil College
H.V.A.C
Cecil College