Christopher Phillips
Memphis,TN
Summary
Highly experienced and dependable CDL Class A Truck Driver with over 20 years of commercial driving experience operating local, regional, and over-the-road routes. Proven record of safe driving, on-time deliveries, and full compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations. Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and a commitment to professionalism and customer service. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with dispatchers and build positive customer relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
Max Carriers Inc.
10.2025 - Current
- Maintain on-time delivery rate and zero at-fault accidents
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
CDL Truck Driver
Mason Transport LLC
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Delivered freight throughout the southern U.S., covering 80,000 miles per year
- Implemented fuel-efficient driving techniques, reducing fuel costs by 10%
- Trained two new drivers on company protocols and safety procedures
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
CDL Truck Driver-OTR Amazon Contractor
Joyride Logistics, LLC
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
CDL Truck Driver-OTR Amazon Contractor
ICH Cargo Inc
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Mail Contractor
Eagle Express
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Checked for correct postage and address on mail, packages and parcels to avoid sending to wrong recipient.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Updated and maintained mailing lists and customer records.
- Assisted with implementing new mailroom systems and training staff to improve operations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
FedEx Ground Contractor
FedEx
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training -
Swift Transportation Truck Driving Academy
Millington, TN01-2005
GED -
Great Onyx Job Corps
Mammoth Cave, KY01-2002
Skills
- Cargo handling
- Defensive driving
- DOT compliance
- Route planning
- Time management
- Route planning expertise
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspections
- OTR driving
- Doubles and triples specialist
Accomplishments
- Earned Class A Doubles, and Triples Endorsements.
Certification
CDL Class A License
Languages
English
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
Max Carriers Inc.
10.2025 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Mason Transport LLC
10.2022 - 10.2025
CDL Truck Driver-OTR Amazon Contractor
Joyride Logistics, LLC
11.2021 - 08.2022
CDL Truck Driver-OTR Amazon Contractor
ICH Cargo Inc
11.2019 - 11.2021
Mail Contractor
Eagle Express
08.2018 - 05.2019
FedEx Ground Contractor
FedEx
05.2016 - 04.2019
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training -
Swift Transportation Truck Driving Academy
GED -
Great Onyx Job Corps