Blake Schmidt
Bethel,OH
Summary
With over 6 years of extensive driving experience, including local and OTR routes, I excel in navigating diverse terrains and weather conditions, ensuring timely and safe deliveries. At Averitt Express, I fostered strong client relationships, enhancing repeat business. Proficient in handling reefer, dry van, and flatbed trailers, my adaptability and commitment to safety, underscored by a clean driving record, align with high industry standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Local Truck Driver
Averitt Express
08.2024 - Current
- P&D throughout Cincinnati, Ohio and the surrounding areas.
- Performed pre-and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle condition, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance needs promptly.
- Completed daily logs, reports, and documentation accurately to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Secured cargo properly using straps, chains or other restraint devices to prevent damage during transport.
- Developed strong relationships with regular clients fostering trust and loyalty which increased repeat business opportunities.
- Promoted safe driving habits by adhering strictly to speed limits, traffic laws and DOT regulations.
Class A Delivery Driver
The Sygma Network
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Drove a 48 foot refrigerated semi throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee making multi stop deliveries to fast food, and sit down restaurants.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Class A CDL Driver
Averitt Express
03.2021 - 05.2024
- P&D throughout Cincinnati and the surrounding areas.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
Class A CDL Driver
United Dairy Famers Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Shuttled ice cream to various Kroger warehouses throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Schmidty’s Hauling LLC
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Drove a 53 foot refrigerated trailer across the United States, deliveries food products to various cold and dry storage warehouses.
- Maintained excellent safety record by adhering to company policies and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely by adjusting driving techniques and making informed decisions based on conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Class A Truck Driver
United Dairy Famers Inc.
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Shuttled ice cream to various Kroger warehouses across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
- Adapted quickly to changing road conditions and weather situations to maintain safe driving habits while ensuring punctual deliveries.
- Pre-tripped tractor and trailer to check condition of mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and notified supervisor of defects.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Washbay/cleanout
McLane Company
12.2017 - 03.2018
- As trailers came back from routes, i washed them out and sanitized them so that they could be re-loaded for next day deliveries to fast food restaurants.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Box Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker
Professional Garage Door
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Delivered garage doors, and garage door parts to customers in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
- When I wasn't driving i was filling orders for customer pickups at the warehouse.
- Assisted in warehouse operations when needed, contributing to overall team success and productivity.
- Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
Truck Unloader
McLane Company
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked overnight in a freezer,cooler and dry portion of a foodservice warehouse unloading OTR trucks of food product, and setting up the warehouse for the daytime pickers to come in and pick product for next day deliveries.
- Minimized product damage during unloading, utilizing proper lifting techniques and handling equipment.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
Truck Unloader
Walmart
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Unloaded Walmart trailers of product, once the trailer was empty I would take the product to the sales floor to be stocked for customers.
- Minimized product damage during unloading, utilizing proper lifting techniques and handling equipment.
- Sorted and properly arranged items.
- Achieved smoother workflow, collaborating effectively with team members to unload trucks quickly and efficiently.
- Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves.
Education
No Degree - Sports Journalism
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OHNo Degree - Class A License
Gateway Technical And Community College
Fort Wright, KY06-2018
High School Diploma -
Archbishop McNicholas High School
Cincinnati, OH06-2012
Skills
- 6 years of driving experience
- experience in local and OTR driving
- Hazmat, tanker, double/triple endorsed
- Experienced with reef, dry van and flatbed trailers
- have pulled30,40,48 and 53 foot trailers
- have experience driving in inner-cities, mountains, back country roads, in tight parking lots with cars and light poll obstructions
- Foodservice, LTL and TL experience
Timeline
Class A Local Truck Driver
Averitt Express
08.2024 - Current
Class A Delivery Driver
The Sygma Network
05.2024 - 08.2024
Class A CDL Driver
Averitt Express
03.2021 - 05.2024
Class A CDL Driver
United Dairy Famers Inc.
06.2020 - 03.2021
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Schmidty’s Hauling LLC
02.2020 - 06.2020
Class A Truck Driver
United Dairy Famers Inc.
06.2018 - 02.2020
Washbay/cleanout
McLane Company
12.2017 - 03.2018
Box Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker
Professional Garage Door
08.2016 - 12.2017
Truck Unloader
McLane Company
01.2015 - 08.2016
Truck Unloader
Walmart
05.2014 - 01.2015
No Degree - Sports Journalism
Wilmington College
No Degree - Class A License
Gateway Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
Archbishop McNicholas High School
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