Benjamin Sparks
Summary
Proven leader and skilled CDL Truck Driver with over 15 years at Old Dominion Freight, specializing in safe driving practices and vehicle maintenance. I possess a Class A CDL drivers license with double/triple tanker hazmat endorsement. I'm proud of the work that I perform and take my job seriously. I have the ability to adapt quickly and willingness to learn to achieve the highest standards of practice. I have demonstrated the ability to enhance team efficiency, backed by a strong work ethic and mechanical knowledge over many years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight
03.2008 - 09.2024
- Run team approximate 13 years
- Recently did a meet and turn in D.C. for year and some months
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
Supervisor
Snider Tire
12.2005 - 03.2008
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Greensboro Tech Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2007
High School Diploma -
Rockingham County High School
Wentworth, NC05.2005
Skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Intermodal logistics
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Pretrip inspections
- Commercial driving
- Safe Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Long-haul driving
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Inclement weather driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight
03.2008 - 09.2024
Supervisor
Snider Tire
12.2005 - 03.2008
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
Greensboro Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Rockingham County High School
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