Darrel Whetsone
Decatur,GA
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with extensive experience at A M Grading, skilled in heavy equipment operation and route planning. Maintained a flawless driving record while ensuring timely material transport and adhering to safety regulations. Demonstrated exceptional load management and weather preparedness, contributing to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
A M Grading
07.2021 - Current
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
Dump Truck Driver
Modir Transporation
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Maintained required daily logs, vehicle inspection records and mileage.
Truck Driver
South East Frozen Foods
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods across multiple states, contributing to consistent customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined route planning to accommodate last-minute changes, ensuring no delay in deliveries.
Truck Driver
Centrans
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
KCH Trucking
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
Truck Driver
Pro Source Transportation
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Improved on-time delivery rates with meticulous planning and time management.
- Streamlined route planning to accommodate last-minute changes, ensuring no delay in deliveries.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
Truck Driver
Dees Moving
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Handled fragile materials carefully, resulting in minimal damage claims from customers during transit period.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
OrangeburgSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Vehicle inspections
- Safe driving practices
- GPS navigation
- Route planning
- Equipment operation
- Load management
- Weather preparedness
- Paperwork processing
- Load transport
- Material loading
- Transportation log management
- Class A license
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver
A M Grading
07.2021 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
Modir Transporation
06.2020 - 07.2021
Truck Driver
South East Frozen Foods
02.2020 - 06.2020
Truck Driver
Centrans
10.2019 - 02.2020
Truck Driver
KCH Trucking
08.2019 - 10.2019
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
04.2017 - 03.2019
Truck Driver
Pro Source Transportation
06.2016 - 04.2017
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2015 - 06.2016
Truck Driver
Dees Moving
01.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
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