Bassam Salem
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Accomplished Box Truck Driver at H&B Logistics Inc, adept in route navigation and load securing. Demonstrated exceptional punctuality and maintained a clean driving record while transporting high-value cargo with zero loss. Skilled in vehicle inspection and defensive driving, ensuring safety and efficiency in all deliveries.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Box Truck Driver
H&B Logistics Inc
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Followed hand signals and verbal cues from loading crews to maneuver truck into loading and unloading positions.
- Designed efficient itineraries to guarantee timely delivery of truck contents, using GPS systems, and maps.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to assist with loading and unloading of products at warehouses.
- Maintained complete and accurate logs or reports to document customer locations and distance traveled, using Software.
- Obtained authorizations from shippers and receivers to assess invoices.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Inventoried and inspected goods to determine quantities and conditions.
- Drove truck Number miles per month, distributing load weight evenly and utilizing space efficiently.
- Communicated with Number-member team to report delays in transportation, minor accidents, and arrival of shipments.
- Secured cargo against damage and inclement weather to prevent shifting, using chains and synthetic webbing.
- Kept vehicles well maintained and clean for pleasant passenger experiences.
- Balanced heavy workload using excellent time management skills to meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Skilled in operation of automatic and standard transmission vehicles.
- Clearly and effectively communicated with other drivers and dispatch via radio.
- Transported high value cargoes with zero loss.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to State laws and safety standards.
- Trained to properly secure various types of cargo.
- Skilled driving in poor weather conditions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jordan
Jordan05.1996
Skills
- Load securing
- Route navigation
- Punctuality
- Cargo Tie-down
- GPS navigation
- Pallet jack operation
- DOT regulations
- Safe driving practices
- Delivery documentation
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Local routes
- Route planning
- Defensive driving
- Mechanical tools
- Inventory management
- Tailgate lift operation
- Heavy lifting
- Product invoices
- Weight distribution calculation
Timeline
Box Truck Driver
H&B Logistics Inc
01.2019 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Jordan
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