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Cody Laster
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Organized Truck Driver With a proven track record of delivering Within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management Goals and potential. with nearly 10 years of experience as a class A CDL driver, all in the local delivery field. I have kept a clean driver record and have no past violations of any kind, this has been supported by strictly adhering to DOT regulations and through the thorough inspection of the equipment.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Allen's Towing Service
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Transport heavy equipment from location to location using an RGN or sliding axle trailer.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Woerner Turf
CDL Class A Driver Trainer
02.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers
- Completed all necessary paper work, including confidential logs
- Confirmed product routes
- Retrieved and maintained vehicle parts
- Driving a 10 speed with 48' flatbed
- Operated a piggyback Moffett style forklift on jobsites
- Trained new hire drivers for the delivery position
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
Old City Gates
Project Manager
07.2017 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Project management for Old City Gates access Control
- Provided cdl A operation of rented delivery trucks for transportation of new large driveway gates
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional contractors to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
CLASSIC TURF
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
01.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Maintained a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers
- Completed all necessary paper work, including confidential logs
- Confirmed product routes
- Retrieved and maintained vehicle parts
- Driving a 10 speed manual with 45' flatbed
- Operated a piggyback Moffett style forklift on jobsites
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company
CDL A Delivery Driver
09.2015 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Deliver Coca-Cola products to stores and gas stations
- Stock and rotate product
- Operate a power jack
- Provide general customer service
- Perform my DOT required vehicle inspections.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
All Seasons Window & Door MFG
Delivery Truck Driver
06.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Deliver product to Customer's job sites located across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi
- Load and unload trucks
- Forklift operation
- Driving a 30ft A-frame truck pulling a 24ft box trailer delivering special order windows, interior, and exterior doors
- Customer service including acceptance of payment, delivery coordination, and discussing any order discrepancies
- Supervisor, Benn Sapp 903.753.1321
- Location: Longview TX
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
Jay-Tex Aviation Inc
Certified Forklift Operator
04.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Description: forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Load/unload trucks
- Part identification.
Education
Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon TXMount Vernon, TX
High School Diploma
05.2012
Skills
- Delivery Driver Experience
- "Lowboy" and Landoll
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Freight Experience
- CDL A
- Vehicle Inspection
- Management experience
- DOT Compliance
Timeline
Heavy Haul Truck Driver
Allen's Towing Service
09.2022 - Current
CDL Class A Driver Trainer
Woerner Turf
02.2022 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Old City Gates
07.2017 - 01.2022
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
CLASSIC TURF
01.2017 - 07.2017
CDL A Delivery Driver
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company
09.2015 - 02.2017
Delivery Truck Driver
All Seasons Window & Door MFG
06.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Forklift Operator
Jay-Tex Aviation Inc
04.2012 - 01.2013
Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon TX
High School Diploma
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