Christopher Sparks
Estill Springs,TN
Summary
Truck Driver with proven work ethic and extensive safe driving record. Expertise in loading, unloading, and securing various products across diverse transportation roles. Strong coordination skills in managing customer interactions and documentation requirements.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Driver's License Instructor
Truck Driver Institute
Christiana, Tennessee
03.2026 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of commercial vehicles, covering exterior checks, cab inspection, and brake systems.
- Instructed students on backing techniques for tractor-trailer vehicles, including straight line, offset, alley dock, and parallel parking.
- Taught proper shifting techniques for 10-speed manual transmissions, emphasizing upshifting, downshifting, and double clutching.
- Guided students in safe operation of 53-foot tractor-trailer combinations across diverse driving scenarios.
Truck Driver
Steven L Foster, LLC
Pilesgrove, NJ
07.2014 - 06.2025
- Operated commercial trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Delivered mulch and various bulk landscape products using walking floor and belt trailer
- Transported and delivered landscaper pavers using a flatbed trailer.
- Loaded and transported landfill water (leachate) using tank trailers
- Made local bulk deliveries utilizing triaxle and smaller dump trucks
Truck Driver
TMC
Des Moines, Iowa
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Operated commercial trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Transported and delivered freight Nationwide utilizing flatbed trailers.
Command Master Chief
United States Navy, USN
Various, Various
06.1987 - 02.2012
- Retired as Command Master Chief (E-9) from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 in Gulfport, MS.
- Completed over 13 global deployments during service, including five combat deployments in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
- Acquired extensive training in construction disciplines, including Builder basic and advanced, safety, quality control, project management, and leadership.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodstown High School
Woodstown NJ06-1987
Skills
- Vehicle operation and maintenance
- Load securing and transportation
- Pre-trip inspections and route planning
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability and resilience
- Dependability and reliability
- Problem-solving skills
- OTR driving expertise
- DOT compliance knowledge
Timeline
Commercial Driver's License Instructor
Truck Driver Institute
03.2026 - Current
Truck Driver
Steven L Foster, LLC
07.2014 - 06.2025
Truck Driver
TMC
07.2013 - 06.2014
Command Master Chief
United States Navy, USN
06.1987 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Woodstown High School