Craig Eardley

I am currently a one million mile award recipient. I have received every year since my employment a safe driving award.

• Contributed ideas for process improvements within the company''s line haul division that led to increased productivity levels overall
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Built strong relationships with fellow drivers by sharing valuable tips, knowledge, and experiences relating to line haul trucking operations
• Maintained strict adherence to safety regulations, reducing accident rates and ensuring the well-being of both driver and cargo
• Mentored new drivers in company policies, safe driving techniques, and efficient route planning, fostering a strong team environment
• Reduced fuel consumption through diligent monitoring of vehicle performance indicators, implementing necessary adjustments as needed
• Assisted in the training and development of junior drivers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team
• Completed accurate logbooks and documentation for regulatory compliance purposes, avoiding fines or penalties from authorities
• Consistently met tight deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks during long-haul trips
• Navigated complex weather conditions and road hazards with skill, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing risks
• Optimized vehicle maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency on the road
• Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs or accidents
• Implemented effective defensive driving strategies that greatly reduced the risk of accidents throughout my tenure as a line haul truck driver
• Demonstrated adaptability in handling last-minute changes to routes or schedules due to unforeseen circumstances while still meeting client expectations consistently
• Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
• Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• 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.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
• Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times at distribution centers.
• Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
• Assisted in the training and development of junior drivers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• 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.
• Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
• Loaded and unloaded products
• Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
• Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
• Improved job site productivity by efficiently delivering construction materials such as sand, gravel, and soil.
• Facilitated team coordination efforts by effectively utilizing hands-free communication devices and obeying all traffic laws during transport.
• Maximized fuel efficiency by carefully planning routes that optimized travel time and minimized idle periods during deliveries.
• Contributed to team success by assisting colleagues with additional tasks when needed, ensuring smooth operations at job sites.
• Mitigated potential hazards at job sites by consistently following standard operating procedures for loading, unloading, and securing materials within dump bed area.
• Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
• Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
• Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.