Chester Puett
Truck Driver
Akron,OH
Summary
Dedicated CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record at Cioffi & Son's Construction, demonstrating exceptional route planning and vehicle inspection skills. Known for maintaining a clean driving record and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations, I excel in delivering freight efficiently while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Akron's Finest Mulch
10.2023 - Current
- Operated delivery trucks to transport mulch to various locations efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate timely pickups and drop-offs.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations during operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Dump Truck Driver
Fioritto Construction, LLC
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated dump truck to transport materials efficiently across job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, optimizing workflow on construction projects.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate deliveries and project timelines effectively.
- Implemented safety protocols during operations, reducing risks on job sites significantly.
- Monitored vehicle performance, identifying issues for timely maintenance and repair actions.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Drove 80,000-ton capacity vehicles transporting aggregates and equipment materials for construction projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely delivery of required materials for various construction tasks.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
CDL Truck Driver
Cioffi & Son's Construction
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety standards.
- Delivered freight efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption for compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules and address issues.
- Managed cargo load distribution to optimize weight balance and improve fuel efficiency.
- Resolved minor vehicle issues promptly to minimize downtime during operations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Fuel Hauler
HOC
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Operated fuel delivery trucks, ensuring timely and safe transportation of products.
- Maintained compliance with all safety regulations and federal transportation guidelines.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
- Monitored fuel levels and equipment performance during deliveries to prevent issues.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced delivery efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Ensured secure loading/unloading procedures for hazardous materials to prevent spills or leaks that could cause environmental damage or safety hazards.
- Maximized driver productivity by coordinating schedules, managing time-off requests, and ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods or staff shortages.
- Mitigated potential risks by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment, addressing any issues before departure.
- Implemented comprehensive safety training programs that resulted in a decrease in workplace incidents related to fuel handling procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt, professional service during fuel hauling assignments.
- Enhanced fuel delivery efficiency by implementing optimal routing and scheduling strategies.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining accurate records and tracking progress of fuel shipments.
- Maintained strict compliance to safety regulations and guidelines, reducing the risk of accidents or spills during transportation.
- Minimized downtime due to equipment issues by performing regular inspections and addressing potential problems before they escalated.
- Adapted to changing industry regulations and standards, ensuring continued compliance with relevant laws and guidelines for safe fuel transportation.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
- Completed incident reports for damages, accidents and other notable activities.
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
- Prevented errors by checking orders, delivery documentation and customer specifications.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Education
GED -
East High School
Akron, OH05-1978
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Hazardous materials handling
- Physical stamina and strength
- Adherence to regulations
- Cargo handling
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
- Trailer maintenance
- Adaptability and resilience
- Defensive driver training
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Emergency response readiness
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Weather awareness
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Trained in Ohio safety regulations
- Trip planning
Timeline
Truck Driver
Akron's Finest Mulch
10.2023 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
Fioritto Construction, LLC
04.2022 - 10.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Cioffi & Son's Construction
03.2018 - 08.2020
Fuel Hauler
HOC
02.2014 - 07.2017
GED -
East High School