Brian Graham
Berwyn,Illinois
Summary
Self-motivated and determined team player with 27 years of safe driving experience, ready to contribute effectively to the company. Holds an Illinois CDL and is committed to maintaining high safety standards while delivering exceptional service. Eager to leverage extensive driving expertise to support operational excellence and ensure timely deliveries.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Truck Driver
Panera Bread
04.2004 - 03.2026
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
Manager
Vanguard aka. Worldwide Dedicated Services
06.1975 - 06.2003
- Delivery of freight various States
- Increased driving skills.
- Good customer relation skills.
- Suggested new ideas to improve movement of product.
- Manager 1(773) 315-1045
Manager
CMX Inc.
01.1998 - 07.2000
- Local and Out of State Delivery
- Increased road driving ability.
- Managed and maintained truck maintance
- Implemented training course for hazardous materials.
- Manager 1(847) 359-4149
Shuttle Bus Driver
Dollar Rent-a-car
10.1994 - 12.1997
- Expanded Bus route.
- Transported customers to Airport and helped with directions and hotels
- Helped Build Company
- Manager 1(866)434-2226
Driver / Trainer
Big Dog Express
02.1990 - 09.1994
- Over the road Driving Lead driver
- Support for all Drivers.
- Setup safety meetings and work habits.
- No phone number
Driver / Trainer
SLC Expedited Services
03.1985 - 01.1990
- Out of state driving picked up freight at docks and delivered to various different states
- Manager 1(262)279-2272
Education
James Otis Grade School
Chicago, IL01-1978
Martin Wells High School
Chicago, IL01-1983
Skills
- Safe driving
- Customer-oriented
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- Defensive driving techniques
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Emergency response readiness
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Logbook maintenance
- Air brake operation
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Operator Truck Driver
Panera Bread
04.2004 - 03.2026
Manager
CMX Inc.
01.1998 - 07.2000
Shuttle Bus Driver
Dollar Rent-a-car
10.1994 - 12.1997
Driver / Trainer
Big Dog Express
02.1990 - 09.1994
Driver / Trainer
SLC Expedited Services
03.1985 - 01.1990
Manager
Vanguard aka. Worldwide Dedicated Services
06.1975 - 06.2003
James Otis Grade School
Martin Wells High School