Curtis Pate, Jr.
East Norriton,PA
Summary
Reliable Freight Driver known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in route planning, load management, and safety compliance. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Driver
Forward Air
Columbus , OH
04.2005 - Current
- Maintained records of shipment information, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies in delivery.
- Adhered to federal Department of Transportation regulations when transporting hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Driver
Big Dog Trucking
Townsend , DE
05.2021 - 04.2025
- Verified cargo against shipping documents to ensure accuracy of shipments.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading process when necessary using appropriate tools such as pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials.
Office Supply Logistics Driver
WB Mason
Cranbury , NJ
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered freight in a timely manner according to delivery schedules or customer specifications.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Logistics Coordinator
Trans Logistics
Cranbury , NJ
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Assisted in the development of logistics strategies to support business growth and expansion.
- Negotiated contracts with shipping and freight companies to secure lower transportation costs.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and quality standards during transport operations.
Freight Driver
McLane Company
Carney's Point , NJ
10.2008 - 09.2018
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Education
Class A License - Commercial Driving
Allstate Career Institute
Essington, PA10-2008
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics planning
- Commercial driving
- Securing materials
Timeline
Driver
Big Dog Trucking
05.2021 - 04.2025
Office Supply Logistics Driver
WB Mason
12.2020 - 04.2021
Logistics Coordinator
Trans Logistics
11.2018 - 09.2020
Freight Driver
McLane Company
10.2008 - 09.2018
Freight Driver
Forward Air
04.2005 - Current
Class A License - Commercial Driving
Allstate Career Institute
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