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Charles Roddey
CDL Truck Driver
Inman,SC
Summary
Talented CDL Truck Driver with great skills in relationship building, communication and mechanical maintenance. Accomplishes performance targets consistently and maintains clean, professional vehicle. Physically fit for challenging work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced trainer for newly hired truck drivers.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Land O'Sky DistributorsBlack Mountain, NC
CDL Truck Driver
12.2021 - 02.2024
Job overview
- 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.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- 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.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
- Assisted with loading and unloading activities when necessary to help ensure efficient operations.
- Drove [Number] hours per day with average of [Number] miles to achieve consistent on-time delivery.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks and [Type] trailers to complete long distance deliveries of [Type] products.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
United States ArmyFort Drum, NY
Infantry Specialist
01.2016 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a 100% accident and incident-free record
- Provide transportation for high ranking military officials during training exercises under dangerous climate conditions
- Managed overall readiness of various military vehicles
- Manage overall accountability, maintenance, and security of military equipment as Unit Armorer
- Operated as Team Leader Mentor; Leader of three fellow service members
United States Army Reserve, SC
Infantry Dismount
05.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Served as a member of team that worked closely with heavy tracked vehicles
- Worked closely with team to develop soft skills such as followership and cooperation
- Gained discipline in overall safety of multiple weapons systems including heavy military equipment
Education
US Army Armor SchoolFort Benning, GA
from Armorer
08-2020
US Army Tractor Trailer SchoolFort Drum, NY
from CDL-A
08-2019
United States Army Infantry School, Fort BenningFort Benning, GA
from One Station Unit Training
05-2017
Seventy-First High SchoolFayetteville, NC
High School Diploma
06-2011
Skills
- GPS Navigation
- Hydraulics
- Map Reading Abilities
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Route Planning Expertise
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Materials Transport
- Document Management
- Cargo Handling
- Safe Driving
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Customer-Oriented
- Strong Work Ethic
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- OTR Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Dependable and Reliable
- Logistics Planning
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Customer Satisfaction
- Valid Driver's License
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- DOT Requirements
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Fuel Logs
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time off401k matchTimeline
CDL Truck Driver
Land O'Sky Distributors
12.2021 - 02.2024
Infantry Specialist
United States Army
01.2016 - 01.2022
Infantry Dismount
United States Army Reserve
05.2013 - 12.2015
US Army Armor School
from Armorer
US Army Tractor Trailer School
from CDL-A
United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning
from One Station Unit Training
Seventy-First High School
High School Diploma