Daniel Balton
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Commercial Truck Driver with a strong focus on vehicle inspections, safe driving practices, and accurate recordkeeping. Proven ability to optimize routes for timely deliveries while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider Trucking
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated heavy-duty vehicles to transport goods efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes while maintaining timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Managed documentation for shipments, including logs and delivery receipts, ensuring accuracy.
- Participated in ongoing safety training programs to enhance driving skills and knowledge of regulations.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Operated commercial trucks safely across various routes, adhering to traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with company standards.
Commercial Truck Driver
TMC
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated commercial trucks safely across various routes, adhering to traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with company standards.
- Managed delivery schedules efficiently, optimizing routes to meet tight deadlines while minimizing delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo information for regulatory compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch teams regarding route changes and delivery issues to enhance service quality.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring secure transport and reducing the risk of damage during transit.
Automotive Technician
Auto Lenders
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently.
- Performed routine maintenance services, including oil changes and tire rotations, to enhance vehicle longevity.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with service advisors to provide accurate assessments and recommendations for customers' vehicles.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels of parts and tools to support operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAAssociate of Science - Computer Science
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJNo Degree - Data Processing Repair
Brick Computer Science Institute
Brick, NJ04-1993
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Safe driving practices
- Planning routes
- Maintaining safety
- Vehicle inspections
- Fuel-efficient driving
- Paperwork and documentation
- Pre and Post-trip inspections
- Tanker driving experience
- Observance of traffic laws
Accomplishments
Hazmat and tanker endorsements for CMV license
Microsoft Certified Professional
US Army Airborne
Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Schneider Trucking
01.2026 - 04.2026
Commercial Truck Driver
TMC
11.2025 - 12.2025
Automotive Technician
Auto Lenders
11.2022 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Ocean County College
No Degree - Data Processing Repair
Brick Computer Science Institute