Christopher Gabbard
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
I have 10 years experience as a commercial truck driver and have driven Western Regional, Southern Regional, Mid West and some South. I’ve pulled reefer trailers, container, dry van and box trucks. I have no restrictions on my license and have always driven a 10 speed but have experience also in automatic. I have good customer service skills and great work ethnic.
Expertise in planning routes, resolving customer service issues, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Cofreight
Riverside, California
03.2021 - 10.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Truck Driver
Sun Express
Fontana, California
10.2015 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Truck Driver
Schneider
Green Bay, Wisconsin
05.2015 - 10.2015
- 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.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Truck Driver
JBS
Fort Greely, Alaska
05.2014 - 05.2015
- 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.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Education
Road Masters Trucking
Fontana, CA05-2014
High School Diploma -
East Beverly High
Santa Monica, CA06-2012
Skills
- Cargo Handling
- Materials Transport
- Route Management
- Commercial driving
- Delivery Scheduling
- Document Management
- Long-haul driving
- Route logs
- DOT Compliance
- Logistics Planning
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-solving capabilities
- GPS and route planning
- Refrigerated trailers operation
Timeline
Truck Driver
Cofreight
03.2021 - 10.2024
Truck Driver
Sun Express
10.2015 - 03.2021
Truck Driver
Schneider
05.2015 - 10.2015
Truck Driver
JBS
05.2014 - 05.2015
Road Masters Trucking
High School Diploma -
East Beverly High