Burl Simmons
Summary
Motivated Contractor proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 10 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overall I'm considered self motivated offering a relentless work ethic in every project that I'm involved with. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Owner
Opulent World Class Logistics, LTD
Rockwall, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Locate and negotiate profitable loads for transport.
- Maintained telephone contact with dispatch and receiver for delivery instructions.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
Truck Driver
Blue Diamond Services
Arlington, TX
08.2014 - 03.2021
- 1099 Contract driver
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Truck Driver
Cross Country Courier
Eagan, MN
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with dispatch to receive delivery instructions.
Education
Certification - Real Estate Training
Pro Source
St. Paul, MN05.2002
Insurance - Life/Health
Randall Training Schools, Inc
Park Rapids, MN12.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Training
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Cargo Handling
- Clean MVR
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Route Management
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- PRIOR WORK SKILLS
- Real Estate & Insurance Certificate Training
- Account Management
- Crew Supervision
- Administrative skills for small business
- Accounts Payable & Receivable including pay roll
Timeline
Truck Driver/Owner
Opulent World Class Logistics, LTD
04.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Blue Diamond Services
08.2014 - 03.2021
Truck Driver
Cross Country Courier
06.2012 - 08.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Training
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Insurance - Life/Health
Randall Training Schools, Inc
Certification - Real Estate Training
Pro Source