Charles Brumfield

Truck Driver

Capital City Trucking

04.2023 - Current

Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Delivered [Type] equipment to worksites across [Location].
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Operated vehicles with capacities as high as [Number] pounds with [Number] incidents.
Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload [Type].
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as [Number] stops per day.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.