Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
DTS/Ascend
05.2014 - 05.2023
Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
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.
Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
CDL Truck Driver
Vanguard/Pepperidge Farm
05.2010 - 05.2014
Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
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.
Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aiken High School
Aiken, SC
06.1996
Skills
GPS Navigation
Intermodal Logistics
Pretrip Inspections
DDL Log Software
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Basic mechanical knowledge
Multitasking abilities
Adherence to regulations
Route planning expertise
Emergency response readiness
Load securement knowledge
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
DTS/Ascend
05.2014 - 05.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Vanguard/Pepperidge Farm
05.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Aiken High School
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