Christopher Purvis
Apple Valley
Summary
Dedicated Class A CDL Tanker Driver with extensive experience in hazardous materials transport. Proven ability in pre-trip inspections, route optimization, and load securement, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Pacific Petroleum California
Santa Maria
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Safely operated tanker trucks for hazardous materials transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards.
- Followed all federal and state regulations for transporting hazardous materials.
- Maintained accurate logs of fuel deliveries and driving hours per regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to enhance delivery route efficiency and adherence to schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded materials while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Evaluated routes for potential hazards and implemented corrective measures to ensure safe transportation.
- Trained new drivers on safety practices and operational procedures to promote compliance and safety awareness.
Class A CDL Driver
Speeds Oil & Tool Service
Santa Maria
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Operated transfer truck for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Maintained precise logs of driving hours and cargo transported, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated with dispatch on route changes and delivery updates to ensure timely service.
- Adhered to local traffic regulations while driving in various conditions.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices and company policies.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Documented daily activities by completing logs on mileage traveled and hours worked per day according to company policies and DOT regulations.
Class A CDL Driver
D&S Trucking
Santa Maria
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated transfer truck for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Safely operated manual transmission vehicles up to 26000 lbs GVW.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo to ensure compliance and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded materials following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for deliveries.
- Communicated route changes and delivery updates to dispatch, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Adhered to local traffic regulations while driving in various conditions.
- Trained new drivers on safe driving practices and company policies to foster a culture of safety.
Education
GED -
Cabrillo High
Lompoc, CA05-1992
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Tanker endorsements
- Tanker loading
- Tanker safety operations
- Pre-trip inspections
- Safety awareness
- Load securement
- Defensive driving
- Spill containment
- Route optimization
- Visual inspection
- Recovering vehicles
- Flatbed experience
Certification
- TWIC
Timeline
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Pacific Petroleum California
02.2021 - 08.2025
Class A CDL Driver
Speeds Oil & Tool Service
09.2019 - 02.2021
Class A CDL Driver
D&S Trucking
01.2018 - 09.2019
GED -
Cabrillo High