Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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TruckDriver

Carl Wheeler

Delivery driver all types 18 wheeler, Box Truck, Cargo Vans, Car's
Reidsville,NC

Summary

Dedicated Truck Driver with a Class A CDL and extensive experience at Jrayl Transportation. Proven track record in transportation safety and load security, achieving zero accidents through effective route management and compliance with DOT regulations. Known for strong communication skills and a courteous demeanor, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Jrayl Transportation
10.2022 - Current

Transported trailers using 18-wheeler from drop yard to Goodyear plant.

  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Truck Driver

JL ROTH Rock
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Truck Driver

Best Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Reduced delays through strategic route planning and adjustments for weather and traffic conditions.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Truck Driver

Carolina Freightways
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Truck Driver

Eagle Express
05.2011 - 02.2019
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Education

GED -

Wentworth High School
Reidsville, NC

Skills

Load security

  • Safe driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Transportation safety
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Defensive driver training
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Route planning
  • Vehicle inspections
  • GPS and route planning
  • Strong work ethic
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Clean MVR
  • Air brake certification
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • DOT compliance
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Truck Driver

Jrayl Transportation
10.2022 - Current

Truck Driver

JL ROTH Rock
05.2022 - 10.2022

Truck Driver

Best Logistics
05.2021 - 10.2022

Truck Driver

Carolina Freightways
02.2019 - 05.2021

Truck Driver

Eagle Express
05.2011 - 02.2019

GED -

Wentworth High School
Carl WheelerDelivery driver all types 18 wheeler, Box Truck, Cargo Vans, Car's