Dalton Carden
Dothan,AL
Summary
Accomplished commercial driver with extensive experience in load monitoring and conflict resolution, demonstrated across roles at JB Hunt DCS, Paper Transport, and Prime Inc. Expert in GPS route planning and adept at ensuring timely deliveries, I excel in maintaining DOT compliance and enhancing transportation efficiency. Proven track record of improving route management by over 20%, showcasing reliability and strong navigational skills.
Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Shift Ag Driver
JB Hunt DCS
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
Yard Driver
Paper Transport
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight and transportation safety.
- Conducted shipping functions to perform accurate loading from production lines.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
OTR Driver
Prime Inc
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rehobeth High School
Rehobeth, ALSkills
- Load monitoring
- Delivery pickup
- Commercial driving
- Daily logging
- GPS and route planning
- Map reading
- DOT compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Route management
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Night Shift Ag Driver
JB Hunt DCS
04.2024 - Current
Yard Driver
Paper Transport
01.2024 - 04.2024
OTR Driver
Prime Inc
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
High School Diploma -
Rehobeth High School
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