Chad Woodfork
Gahanna
Summary
Dedicated commercial truck driver recognized for optimizing waste collection routes and delivering goods safely on schedule. Strong adherence to safety protocols and effective communication with dispatchers enhance overall delivery performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Denali Organic Recycling
Columbus
05.2025 - Current
- Operated Class A vehicles for organic waste transportation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize waste collection routes.
- Managed loading and unloading of recyclable materials efficiently.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
ESSENDANT
COLUMBUS
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Managed delivery documentation to facilitate smooth transactions at customer sites.
- Loaded, balanced, and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, such as hours of service, weight limits.
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
WOODFORK ENTERPRISES
COLUMBUS
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Operated dump truck for material transportation to various job sites.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings and reviewed all relevant safety protocols prior to operating any vehicle.
- Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Recorded cargo information such as weight, size, type, for accurate billing purposes.
TRUCK DRIVER
G COR AUTOMOTIVE
COLUMBUS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated trucks to transport automotive parts safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and reports for each trip.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
CURRENT CLASS A CDL DRIVER
PEPSICO
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Transported products safely and efficiently to various locations.
- Communicated with dispatchers about route changes due to traffic delays or inclement weather conditions.
- Navigated and planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction issues, to prevent costly and avoidable delays.
- Completed time cards, entered trip data into on-board computer, completed paper logs and maintained schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.
- Received instructions from dispatcher regarding routes, delivery locations, pick-up times, and special deliveries.
FRONT LOAD RESIDENTIAL DRIVER
RUMPKE
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated residential collection vehicles to ensure efficient waste disposal.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting passengers or hazardous materials.
- Operated garbage trucks safely while adhering to traffic regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient route completion each day.
- Sorted recyclables from regular waste during collections as needed.
WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DRIVER
RUMPKE
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and service requests.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Managed loading and unloading of waste materials at designated facilities.
- Adhered to local regulations regarding waste disposal and environmental standards.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ENGLISH TEACHER
GERMAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Held full responsibility for coordinating age-appropriate sporting activities for 50-60 male female children ranging from ages 4-10 divided into five separate age groups with counselor-child ratio of 1 : 9.
- Taught physical education lessons that strengthened balance, coordination, agility, and fine/gross motor skill development through hopping, jumping, skipping, and running.
- Worked closely with older children in areas of mentorship, peer mediation, and conflict resolution.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
SAN BERNARDINO, CA01-2017
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Loading and unloading
- Customer service
- Map reading
- Adaptability
Languages
Spanish, Elementary
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Denali Organic Recycling
05.2025 - Current
COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
ESSENDANT
01.2022 - 05.2025
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
WOODFORK ENTERPRISES
01.2021 - 01.2023
TRUCK DRIVER
G COR AUTOMOTIVE
01.2021 - 01.2022
CURRENT CLASS A CDL DRIVER
PEPSICO
01.2018 - 01.2019
FRONT LOAD RESIDENTIAL DRIVER
RUMPKE
01.2017 - 01.2018
WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DRIVER
RUMPKE
01.2015 - 01.2017
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ENGLISH TEACHER
GERMAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
01.2014 - 05.2015
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE