Danny Marcum
Tacoma,WASHINGTON
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Class A 3 axel & 3 axel drop tractors trucks and 20 foot, 40 foot, 45 foot container trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Lezcano Trucking
902 Center Street Tacoma WA 98409
03.2011 - Current
- Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules.
- Maintained a high level of safety awareness with thorough pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, providing clear communication for smooth operations.
- Managed accurate documentation, including logbooks and bills of lading, guaranteeing regulatory compliance.
- Provided excellent customer service during pick-ups and deliveries to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Utilized GPS technology efficiently to navigate unfamiliar routes accurately while maximizing fuel economy.
- Performed minor truck repairs on the road as necessary, minimizing downtime caused by mechanical issues.
- Developed strong rapport with customers through punctuality, professionalism, and effective problem-solving skills during challenging circumstances.
- Championed company values consistently throughout daily tasks, contributing positively toward a supportive work environment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
CDL Driver
FDTS
Auburn
03.2006 - 03.2011
- Hauling Containers from port terminals to customers and back again.
- Ensured safe transportation of goods by meticulously adhering to company safety procedures and federal regulations.
Education
Commercial Driving
Transunion Trucking School
Puyallup, WA12.1992
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Auburn, WA06.1982
Skills
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Intermodal logistics
- GPS Navigation
- Pretrip inspections
- Load securement knowledge
- Commercial driving
- Lass A Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Lezcano Trucking
03.2011 - Current
CDL Driver
FDTS
03.2006 - 03.2011
Commercial Driving
Transunion Trucking School
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School