CHRISTOPHER A. ROBINSON
Oakwood,GA
Summary
Well Seasoned Class A Truck Driver with outstanding knowledge of logistics bringing a total of 11 Years of Experience with 7 of those years being served as an over the road driver. I come from a line of family members who have held positions in logistics including Longshoreman, Railroaders, Truckers, and Tankerman. I have been in all 48 Mainland States, and have experience with all roads and weather conditions. I have conducted business with many shippers and receivers ranging from Grocery Stores & Distribution Centers, to Raw Material Makers & Manufactures. I am dedicated to adhering to all DOT, and Company rules/regulations to insure that freight makes it from it's origin to destination safely, and on-time for delivery. I have past experience in high-volume warehouse operations from operating heavy machinery, utilizing PPE, loading and unloading inbound trucks, as well as organization skills. Very reliable and hardworking, committed to getting each job done quickly, efficiently and most importantly safely .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bulk Tanker Driver
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
02.2024 - Current
- Drove Yard Hostler Trucks, preloading trailers
- Drove OTR, Regional, and Locally
- Experience with loading, offloading, and load transferring Food Grade, Non Food Grade, and Hazardous Liquids via Tanker Trailers and Tanker Containers
- Transloaded Raw Materials from Railcar onto Tanker Trailer at bulk transfer facilities all around the country
- Worked to Customers to insure hauling and unloading /loading operations move effectively and efficiently
- Worked with Managers and Dispatchers on how to improve operations meet goals/market demands
- Wore PPE on a consistent bases (Hardhat, Steel Toe Boots, Goggles, etc.)
- Off loaded in many weather environments hooking hoses and utilizing filings.
- Inspected/Cleaned equipment Daily to ensure proper usage and customer satisfaction
- Worked in a physical environment having to climb, pull, push, walk and even carry objects hundreds of yards.
- Experienced within the environment of Refineries, Production plants, and Ports, adhering to all safety rules and measures.
- Maintained a safe and spill free work area, communicated with customers if any issues arose
Owner Operator/Intermodal Driver
J.B. Hunt
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained and Operated my own semi (financed thru dealer)
- Highly experienced with load board operations, freight lanes, and reoccurring contracts (Self Dispatched)
- Experienced with Intermodal Operations both Port and Inland Ports
- Hauled Containers out of Metro Atlanta Intermodal Terminals (CSX- Fairburn, NS - Atlanta & Austell)
- Dealt with IBC Locks and Chassis Twist Locks Daily
- Knowledgeable with Ingate and Outgate kiosk
- Extensive Knowledge with Yard Safety, especially with rail operations and cranes
- Conducted vehicle inspections prior to, during, and after each On Duty shift
- Completed my own routine "preventive maintenance" on both the Tractor & Trailer to keep equipment in proper working order. (oil changes, lights, filters, lubrication, checking liquid levels, looking for leaks, rips, or tears in hoses, etc.)
- Hauled Dedicated Freight for Walmart, Delivering to Stores and Distribution Centers
- Monthly Defensive Driving Courses & Smith System
OTR Driver
Unicorn Freight LLC
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Experienced with Dry Van, Reefer, Containers, and Tankers as well as "touch freight".
- Spoke professionally with customers and brokers to report any delays due to traffic and the elements of nature; and kept them updated on my progress /ETA to delivery or pickup
- Check on load statuses to see if early pickup/drop off was accepted
- Negotiated loads with Brokers as well as lanes with shippers
- Minimized fuel expenses and operated my own fuel card
- Contracted on Dedicated Lanes with Kroger, US Mail, Toyota, and Others.
OTR Team Driver
Fedex Ground
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Drove Dedicated and Cross Country
- Capable of operating & hooking Doubles/Triples
- Experienced in Team Driving Operations
- Made sure everything adheres to all DOT laws and regulations (logs & Equipment)
CDL A OTR Driver
Prime Inc
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Operated 53' ft long refrigerated & Intermodal trailers.
- Over the Road in all 48 Mainland States
- Certified and reviewed logs daily, Adhered to DOT Laws by staying within allowed hours of operation and maintaining proper log statuses
- Presented myself in a clean/neat matter upholding my professional appearance and giving my company a good look
- Verify all information on Bill of Ladings, enter it into my onboard computer, then called my dispatchers to re-verify the information entered
- Scaled freight using certified scales and shifted weight via tandems, to uphold the weight and length laws for the States of Travel
- Secured freight via load locks to prevent the load from being damage/shifting and used a pad lock to secure the trailer from theft
- Trip planned using Google Maps, Onboard GPS system and general road knowledge to calculate ETA's and determine what route is superior for trucks in addition to avoiding accidents, congested areas, and bad weather
- Maintained a safe driving record by observing all road rules/signs, remaining cautious and alert, keeping control of vehicle at all times, and always following the Keys of the Smith System
Education
High School Diploma -
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Snellville, GA2015
Certification
Commercial Driver License, Class A
- Triple-Double Endorsement (T)
- Tanker/Hazmat Endorsement (X)
TWIC card
Certified Forklift Operator (Forklift Academy, OSHA Compliant course)
Timeline
Bulk Tanker Driver
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Owner Operator/Intermodal Driver
J.B. Hunt
02.2022 - 02.2024
OTR Driver
Unicorn Freight LLC
03.2021 - 02.2022
OTR Team Driver
Fedex Ground
02.2020 - 11.2020
CDL A OTR Driver
Prime Inc
10.2018 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
BROOKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL