Jacob Venable
Crestview,FL
Summary
Experienced truck driver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during 5+ years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch customer satisfaction scores. Trained in defensive driving techniques . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Flatbed Truck Driver
TMC
Des Moines, IA
01.2018 - Current
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Secured vehicle and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit. Keep load clean and dry by tarping.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
CDL Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
Mesquite, TX
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School
Crestview, FLSkills
- Loading and Unloading
- State and Federal Regulations
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision Making
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Dependable and Cooperative
Timeline
Flatbed Truck Driver
TMC
01.2018 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
08.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School