Christopher Wengerd
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 15+ years in logistics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Driver CL A
YRC Freight
03.2017 - 07.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated double trailers for three years with no accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Mechanic /Towing Operator
U.S. Army
05.2004 - 12.2016
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Akron, OH06.1998
Skills
- Regional Trucking
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Double and Triple Trailers
Timeline
Combo Driver CL A
YRC Freight
03.2017 - 07.2023
Mechanic /Towing Operator
U.S. Army
05.2004 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
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