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, CA06.2009
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