Craig Robert
Stoughton,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented CDL Class A Truck Driver skilled in safe driving practices and vehicle inspections. Proven ability to optimize delivery schedules and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Experienced CDL Class A Truck Driver with a strong focus on training new drivers and enhancing delivery efficiency. Adept at optimizing routes and communicating effectively with dispatch teams to ensure timely deliveries.
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in the trucking industry. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, contributing to improved customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class ATruck Driver
Malachite Logistics
Stoughton, MA
03.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained Class A commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Executed timely deliveries across diverse routes while ensuring cargo integrity and security.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to optimize delivery schedules and enhance route efficiency.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safe driving practices, and compliance standards.
- Implemented strategies to reduce fuel consumption through efficient driving techniques and route planning.
- Monitored shipment status, communicating proactively with customers regarding delivery updates or issues.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and freight documentation for compliance audits.
- Managed complex routing assignments efficiently by utilizing mapping software tools to optimize travel schedules based on customer needs and priorities.
- Developed excellent time management skills in order to meet tight delivery deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism on the job site.
- Maintained accurate logs for hours driven, distances traveled, and materials transported to comply with federal regulations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when completing paperwork for billing purposes, shipment tracking, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining open lines of communication with dispatchers, customers, and warehouse personnel.
- Contributed positively towards company reputation through consistent adherence towards policies governing punctuality, cleanliness of vehicle interiors/exteriors and personal grooming standards.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
R + L Carriers
Canton, MA
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated Class A trucks to transport freight efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate logbooks documenting hours of service and cargo details.
- Collaborated with dispatch to optimize route planning and delivery schedules.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Implemented best practices for load securing and weight distribution to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Resolved customer concerns regarding deliveries, ensuring satisfaction and timely communication.
- Adhered to all federal, state, and local transportation regulations while maintaining high performance standards.
CDL Tanker Driver
Wind River Environmental
Walpole, MA
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Operated CDL tanker vehicles to transport liquid waste efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections ensuring compliance with safety regulations and vehicle standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, cargo details, and maintenance records for regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize routes, reducing delivery times and fuel consumption.
- Adhered to environmental protocols during loading and unloading processes to minimize spills and hazards.
- Trained new drivers on safety procedures, operational policies, and equipment handling best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall operational efficiency within the driving team.
CDL Class A Driver
Waste Managment
Norton, MA
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Operated Class A vehicles to transport waste materials safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and vehicle functionality.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Navigated complex routes while adhering to time schedules and waste disposal protocols.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
William E Tolman High School
Pawtucket, RI05-1991
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Weather condition awareness
- Trip planning efficiency
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Logbook maintenance
- GPS navigation systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Basic mechanical skills
Timeline
CDL Class ATruck Driver
Malachite Logistics
03.2021 - Current
CDL Class A Truck Driver
R + L Carriers
02.2019 - 01.2021
CDL Tanker Driver
Wind River Environmental
04.2017 - 01.2019
CDL Class A Driver
Waste Managment
05.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
William E Tolman High School