Bobby Easter
Glenn Heights,Texas
Summary
Highly skilled CDL A Driver with background in long-haul and regional deliveries. Proven record of safe and timely freight transport, adhering strictly to company policies and DOT regulations. Strong practical knowledge in planning efficient routes, maintaining vehicle upkeep and handling emergency breakdown situations. Demonstrated ability in customer service, demonstrating courteous communication with dispatchers, warehouse staff, customers, and fellow drivers. Committed to contributing positively to team objectives and consistently meeting delivery timeframes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL-A Driver
Lazer Spot Logistics
Dallas, TX
03.2008 - 11.2024
- Conducted pre-departure truck inspections for safety and DOT compliance.
- Safely maneuvered truck in tight spaces while loading, unloading freight from docks, yards.
- Transported freight between warehouses, distribution centers, customer locations, and other points of origin and destination as needed.
- Followed all company policies and procedures related to safe driving practices.
- Verified paperwork accompanying loads including bills of lading, customs documents. prior to unloading cargo.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles according to DOT guidelines before each trip departure.
- Completed daily log sheets accurately detailing miles driven and hours worked in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local roads, highways, landmarks, traffic patterns.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery status updates.
- Initiated yard checks to maintain inbound and outbound dock and staging areas.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Frozen Food Express
Lancaster, TX
11.1999 - 11.2007
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklists for assigned vehicle.
- Utilized GPS systems for navigation purposes throughout trips.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Education
Jesse H Jones High School
Houston, TX05-1986
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Route planning expertise
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Logbook Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Commercial driving
- Long-haul driving
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
CDL-A Driver
Lazer Spot Logistics
03.2008 - 11.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Frozen Food Express
11.1999 - 11.2007
Jesse H Jones High School