CRAIG DOWNING
Albany,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic quick learner eager to contribute through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Looking for an opportunity to grow within a positive environment and add to the team.
Motivated truck driver specializing in operating dry-boxes, reefers, box trucks and semi tractor-trailer combinations. Current Class A license with doubles/triples, tanker, and hazmat endorsement, as well as certifications in pallet jack and forklift operation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
City P&D Driver
R+L Carriers
Alexandria, IN
03.2021 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to deliver freight efficiently within designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during daily operations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
- Communicated with dispatch to report delays, hazards, or changes in delivery schedules.
Production Assistant
New American Funding
Riverside, CA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Facilitated communication between different production departments, ensuring all team members were informed of updates.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
LINE HAUL DRIVER
Saia LTL
Fontana, CA
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 5 years.
- Transported bulk and food goods, including hazardous materials, without incident across the South West United States.
TRUCK DRIVER
Various Trucking Companies
Indianapolis, IN
12.2011 - 09.2015
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
United States Navy
09.2005 - 07.2011
- Specialized in imagery analysis including satellite imagery, UAV video and still photography, as well as forward looking infrared radar
- Department of Defense interrogator trained and certified
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports.
- Supervised gathering, review and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and counter-intelligence.
- Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
- Worked with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.
Education
Certificate - Commercial Truck Driving
Sage Truck Driving School
Muncie, IN11-2011
CERTIFICATE - INTERROGATION METHODS AND APPROACHES
Joint Interrogator Certification Course
Fort Huachuca, AZ06-2010
CERTIFICATE - IMAGERY ANALYSIS
Imagery Analyst "C"
Damneck, VA04-2007
CERTIFICATE - INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence Specialist "A"
Damneck, VA01-2007
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES
Monroe Central High School
Parker City, IN07-2003
Skills
- Strong critical thinking capabilities
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning expertise
- Positive attitude
- Safe driving
- Loading and unloading
- Customer interaction
- DOT compliance
Timeline
City P&D Driver
R+L Carriers
03.2021 - Current
Production Assistant
New American Funding
08.2020 - 03.2021
LINE HAUL DRIVER
Saia LTL
09.2015 - 08.2020
TRUCK DRIVER
Various Trucking Companies
12.2011 - 09.2015
INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST
United States Navy
09.2005 - 07.2011
CERTIFICATE - INTERROGATION METHODS AND APPROACHES
Joint Interrogator Certification Course
CERTIFICATE - IMAGERY ANALYSIS
Imagery Analyst "C"
CERTIFICATE - INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence Specialist "A"
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES
Monroe Central High School
Certificate - Commercial Truck Driving
Sage Truck Driving School