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Colten Blackburn

Douglas,WY

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs. Motivated professional offering AAS in Diesel Mechanics. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Blackburn Cattle Co
Douglas, WY
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
  • Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
  • Maintained logbook of working hours, following federal regulations on rest breaks.
  • Hauled Hay using a flatbed trailer
  • Hauled Gravel and other aggregate materials using side dump and Belly Dump Trailers
  • Hauled Livestock feed from different locations to various feed stores in the surrounding states using a van trailer
  • Average daily miles of 500
  • Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
  • Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks and van, belly dump,side dump,flatbed and tanker trailers to complete long distance deliveries of water, feed, gravel and agricultural products.

CDL Truck Driver

Igo Oil Field Service
Douglas, WY
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Safely Gauged Water production tanks before loading process
  • Loaded and hauled production water from well sites to disposal
  • Operated vacuum trucks on pipelines and oil rig sites
  • Learned how to operate and run a winch truck
  • Learned how to operate hot oil trucks
  • Learned how to operate hydrovac trucks
  • Hauled Drill cuttings from several different drill rig sites to disposal using a semi and side dump trailer
  • Hauled Gravel and asphalt using belly dump and side dump trailers

Class a CDL Driver

H&H Harvesting
Byers, TX
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Hauled grain such as corn, wheat, barley, canola, and milo from the field to the grain elevator in a timely and safe manner
  • Hauled Combines and grain carts as well as double combinations from state to state in a safe and timely manner
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including Air leaks and flat tires to keep truck functional.

Truck Driver

383 Construction
Douglas, WY
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Hauled Gravel from gravel pit to locations.

CDL Truck Driver

Farnsworth Services
Newcastle, WY
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Hauled Gravel all over the state with a semi and belly dump trailer combination
  • Hauled some heavy equipment such as bulldozer, rollers, and loaders with a lowboy trailer and semi combination
  • Worked with construction companies when running a water truck as far as when and where to spray water
  • Ran a septic truck at residents' houses and sucked out their sewers.

CDL Class a Driver

Converse County Road and Bridge
Douglas, WY
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
  • Hauled Gravel and Water an average of 520 miles a day
  • Hauled some equipment from one shop to another
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology, Took Classes in Engine disassembly and assembly, Disassembled and reassembled, semi front ends, rear differentials and transmissions, Took Classes in Clutch adjustment and replacement, Took Several Classes in Hydraulics as well as electricity, Learned how to use several different service manuals -

Gillette College
05.2020

Skills

  • Efficient trip planner
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Doubles and Triples specialist
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Class A License
  • Can Drive 9LL, 9, 10,13,15 Against the dash, standard 15, and 18 Speed transmissions
  • Can identify and fix mechanical issues on my own
  • Trained in Wyoming Safety Regulations
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Clean MVR
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Good Time Management
  • Thoughtful Decision-Making
  • Multitasking
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Pay Attention
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • GPS Navigation
  • Problem-Solving Capabilities
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Cargo Handling
  • Materials Transport
  • Route Management
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • DOT Compliance
  • Inclement Weather Driving
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • OTR Driving

Certification

Osha 30

References

  • Cameron Dawkins, 580-228-5785, Co-Worker
  • Dustin Dighans, 406-939-2706, Co-Worker
  • Bennie De Klerk, 940-632-7667, Foreman

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

Blackburn Cattle Co
01.2023 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Igo Oil Field Service
03.2021 - 12.2022

Class a CDL Driver

H&H Harvesting
06.2020 - 11.2020

Truck Driver

383 Construction
04.2020 - 06.2020

CDL Truck Driver

Farnsworth Services
05.2019 - 08.2019

CDL Class a Driver

Converse County Road and Bridge
05.2018 - 08.2018

Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Technology, Took Classes in Engine disassembly and assembly, Disassembled and reassembled, semi front ends, rear differentials and transmissions, Took Classes in Clutch adjustment and replacement, Took Several Classes in Hydraulics as well as electricity, Learned how to use several different service manuals -

Gillette College

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