Carmen Woods
Moline,IL
Summary
Dedicated driver with a clean record and strong skills in time management and safe driving practices. Committed to ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining vehicle safety through thorough inspections.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 9+ years in logistics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
1099 Contract Through Illini Logistics
Rock Island, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Operated delivery vehicles efficiently to ensure timely transportation of goods.
- Adhered to safety regulations and best practices during all driving assignments.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety and performance standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery updates.
Driver
1099 Contract Through White Line Logistics
Rock Island, IL
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety and performance standards.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, mileage, and vehicle maintenance records.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
Class A CDL Driver
Murrays Transportation
Davenport, IA
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Operated Class A vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize route planning and improve delivery times.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Maintained strict compliance with DOT operating and reporting guidelines for wide load transportation.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
- Operated Class A vehicles to deliver goods efficiently across designated routes.
Driver
Hirschbach Transportation
Davenport, IA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Improved overall spotting efficiency by actively participating in training sessions focused on new equipment usage guidelines and best practices for signal communication techniques.
- Reduced accidents through vigilant monitoring of the worksite, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective actions promptly.
- Strengthened team performance by assisting colleagues in understanding hand signals and other communication methods essential for safe spotting practices.
- Consistently met deadlines through diligent work ethic and effective prioritization of tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected changes in project timelines or job site conditions, ensuring successful task completion despite challenges encountered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Davenport, IASkills
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
- Clean driving record
- Hazmat endorsement
- Doubles and Triples endorsement
- Tanker endorsement
- Class A CDL
- Safe driving practices
- Problem-solving
- City and non-city driving
- GPS and route planning
Timeline
Driver
1099 Contract Through Illini Logistics
04.2021 - Current
Driver
1099 Contract Through White Line Logistics
01.2021 - 04.2021
Driver
Hirschbach Transportation
03.2019 - 04.2020
Class A CDL Driver
Murrays Transportation
05.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Central High School