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Chris Franklin

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Lazer Spot
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
  • Effectively utilized GPS and navigation tools to optimize delivery routes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
  • Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.

Yard Hostler Driver

Ruan Transportation
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Minimized damage to trailers/containers by operating hostler trucks with precision and care during transport activities.
  • Worked closely with Yardmaster to receive tasks and information.
  • Maximized utilization of available space within the yard through careful planning and strategic trailer placement strategies.
  • Efficiently navigated the yard using both written instructions and GPS technology, reducing time spent searching for specific containers.
  • Upheld excellent time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines for moving containers within designated timeframes.
  • Successfully maintained a clean driving record while executing high-pressure maneuvers in fast-paced environments.
  • Expedited trailer movements by accurately tracking container locations using a computerized inventory system.
  • Reviewed train schedules and switching orders to help with railroad traffic activities and switching.
  • Loaded and unloaded landscaping materials onto vehicles and equipment for transport.

OTR Truck Driver

Western Express Trucking
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

Yard Hostler Driver

NFI
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Followed current orders to smoothly couple, uncouple and switch rail cars.
  • Coordinated efficient locomotive resupply, repair and regular services by smoothly moving between stations.
  • Coordinated effective movement of train cars and engines with hand signals, two-way radios and telephones.
  • Focused on fuel conservation through efficient driving techniques, minimizing idling time during trailer movements.

Education

Carson High School
Carson, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Load securement knowledge
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Basic mechanical knowledge
  • GPS Navigation
  • Adherence to Regulations
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Accurate record keeping

Certification

Cdl

Air brakes

Tankers

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

Lazer Spot
07.2024 - Current

OTR Truck Driver

Western Express Trucking
02.2024 - 07.2024

Yard Hostler Driver

Ruan Transportation
06.2022 - 10.2024

Yard Hostler Driver

NFI
01.2020 - 10.2022

Cdl

Air brakes

Tankers

Carson High School

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