Charlie Mewborn
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Dedicated OTR Commercial Truck Driver with extensive experience at Schneider National Inc., excelling in safe driving practices and vehicle maintenance. Proven track record of timely deliveries and effective trip planning, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to federal regulations. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety and efficiency in all operations.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
03.2020 - Current
- Operated long-haul commercial trucks across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed freight documentation, including bills of lading and shipping paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained communication with clients regarding shipment status, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Completed thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with federal regulations.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Assisted with loading and unloading cargo, ensuring proper care in handling fragile items and timely delivery.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Greatwide
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness in deliveries.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Upheld company standards for customer service quality during all interactions with clients at pickup or delivery sites.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, adhering to company guidelines and federal regulations for safe trucking operations.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Driver Helper
All My Sons Moving
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted drivers in loading and unloading furniture and boxes during residential and commercial moves.
- Ensured safe handling of items, reducing potential damage during transport.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of moving vehicles and equipment.
- Trained new hires on proper packing techniques and safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
Education
Class A CDL -
Katlaw Truck Driving School
Austell, GA11-2015
No Degree - Auto Mechanics
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC01-2010
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC01-2004
GED -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC06-1997
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Trip planning
- Local and long distance driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Long-haul driving
- Loading and unloading
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Doubles and triples
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Commercial driving
Timeline
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
03.2020 - Current
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Greatwide
07.2018 - 02.2020
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider National Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2018
Driver Helper
All My Sons Moving
02.2014 - 10.2015
Class A CDL -
Katlaw Truck Driving School
No Degree - Auto Mechanics
Lenoir Community College
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Pitt Community College
GED -
Wayne Community College