Chanta Sampson
Terrell,TX
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Instructor
Vision Truck Driving School
DeSoto, TX
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance.
- Monitored road tests for CDL students to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Instructed students on the proper use of commercial vehicles, such as loading and unloading procedures.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicles prior to each class session.
- Coached students on defensive driving strategies.
- Created simulated driving scenarios to teach hazard avoidance skills.
- Demonstrated proper shifting techniques and explained the importance of vehicle maintenance.
- Ensured all training activities were conducted within established guidelines, policies, and standards.
CDL Instructor
H&H Express
Lancaster, TX
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback on their progress.
- Maintained records of student attendance and performance.
- Instructed students on the proper use of commercial vehicles, such as loading and unloading procedures.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicles prior to each class session.
CDL Instructor
Continental Truck Driving School
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided feedback to students on their performance and provided advice on areas needing improvement.
- Explained the rules of the road in detail and demonstrated proper driving techniques.
- Assisted students in preparing for their driver's license examinations by providing practice tests.
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Logistics
Terrell, TX
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the truck, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic incidents to dispatch office immediately.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured in the trailer prior to departure from loading dock.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery instructions or changes in routes due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries made by noting names and addresses of customers on delivery documents.
Cement Truck Driver
Osburn Contractors
Garland, TX
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Loaded cement truck with appropriate amount of material for job site.
- Followed safety regulations while operating the cement truck on highways and local roads.
- Inspected and maintained the condition of truck and trailer.
- Ensured proper weight distribution to maintain stability of load.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections, including checking oil, tires, brakes, and lights.
- Maintained accurate log book records in accordance with state regulations.
Truck Driver
Tuff Haul
Mansfield, TX
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Truck Driver
City of Houston Public Works
Houston, TX
03.2009 - 03.2015
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Houston, TX05-1990
CDL License -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Air brake systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning expertise
- Load securement
- Strong leadership
- Emergency driving
- DOT regulations
- Safe driving procedures
- Multitasking and time management
- Customer Service-oriented
- Reliable and dependable
- Responsible and dependable
- Excellent communication
- Clean MVR
- Training and mentoring
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Safety ward
Accomplishments
- Million Miler
Timeline
CDL Instructor
Vision Truck Driving School
07.2024 - 11.2024
CDL Instructor
Continental Truck Driving School
10.2023 - 04.2024
CDL Instructor
H&H Express
04.2023 - 07.2024
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Logistics
11.2020 - 10.2023
Cement Truck Driver
Osburn Contractors
05.2018 - 11.2020
Truck Driver
Tuff Haul
03.2015 - 05.2018
Truck Driver
City of Houston Public Works
03.2009 - 03.2015
- CDL Class A
- Safety ward
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
CDL License -
Houston Community College
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