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.
9000 General Drive Plymouth, Mi. 48170
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.
2611 N Lincoln Ave Urbana, IL.
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.
9000 General Drive Plymouth, MI. 48170
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.
313 W Eureka St Champaign, IL. 61820
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.
1918 Barberry Circle, Champaign, IL. 61821
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.
810 W Springfield Ave Champaign, IL 618200.
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)