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Darlene Sidebottom

Thomasboro,IL

Summary

Seasoned Truck Driver with a proven track record of safe driving and efficient route management, notably with Whiteline Express, LTD. Skilled in GPS navigation and adept at adjusting routes for timely deliveries. Demonstrated strong work ethic and mechanical knowledge, ensuring vehicle integrity and minimizing delays. Excelled in maintaining DOT compliance and executing precise document management, contributing to a dependable and reliable service delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Whiteline Express, LTD.
10.2017 - 03.2024
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety.

Truck Driver

Drake Refrigerated Llc.
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

Truck Driver

WhiteLine Express, Ltd.
06.2015 - 03.2017
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Sanitary Truck Route Driver

ABC Sanitary.
05.2015 - 06.2015
  • Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Operated on a route for waste pick-up and delivered to transfer site.

Truck Driver

F & F Trucking.
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.

Temporary Assignment Laborer

Manpower.
04.2012 - 10.2014
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Identify conforming parts during production.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Education

GED -

Urbana Adult Education Center. (REOC)
Rantoul IL.
09.2014

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Document Management
  • Materials Transport
  • Commercial driving
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Safe Driving
  • Route Management
  • Transportation safety
  • Route logs
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Vehicle systems
  • Clean MVR
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • DOT Compliance
  • Lift up to 25 pounds (weight limited)
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Route Planning
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Defensive driver training
  • GPS and route planning

Timeline

Truck Driver

Whiteline Express, LTD.
10.2017 - 03.2024

Truck Driver

Drake Refrigerated Llc.
03.2017 - 10.2017

Truck Driver

WhiteLine Express, Ltd.
06.2015 - 03.2017

Sanitary Truck Route Driver

ABC Sanitary.
05.2015 - 06.2015

Truck Driver

F & F Trucking.
03.2014 - 01.2015

Temporary Assignment Laborer

Manpower.
04.2012 - 10.2014

GED -

Urbana Adult Education Center. (REOC)

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