Darren Cooper
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Accomplished Commercial Truck Driver with extensive experience in freight transportation across diverse industries. Proficient in defensive driving and safety protocols, consistently achieving on-time performance and reliability. Strong communication skills facilitate effective teamwork and support in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Ryder Logistics
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by safely operating commercial vehicles long distances.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Promoted safety culture by adhering to DOT regulations and company policies.
- Optimized travel efficiency by effectively managing route planning with GPS systems.
- Enhanced team performance by training new drivers on protocols and safety standards.
- Updated internal records by finalizing daily logs to meet DOT requirements.
Company Driver
Bee Line Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading cargo, reducing damage during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Adhered to safety regulations and company policies while driving, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Crete Carriers
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively planning routes and adjusting strategies.
- Achieved safe driving by meticulously following road rules and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted thorough inspections and basic maintenance for optimal truck and trailer performance.
- Secured freight during stops to prevent theft and ensure delivery integrity.
- Maintained accurate driving records, complying with federal regulations and laws.
Forklift Operator
Smithfield Foods
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Ensured timely material transport by removing items from trucks efficiently.
- Prevented damage through thorough inspection of lifts prior to operation.
- Enhanced team coordination, streamlining movements for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Achieved zero safety violations while consistently meeting loading deadlines.
- Facilitated inventory management by accurately scanning materials using barcode tags.
- Prepared shipments by pulling and verifying exact product quantities and types.
Education
Truck Driver Training - Class A Truck Driving
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC12-2018
Skills
- Over 90,000 miles of safe/ incident free driving
- Long distance driving
- Route planning
- Performing inspections
- Hazmat
- Tankers
- Doubles/Triples
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Ryder Logistics
06.2024 - Current
Company Driver
Bee Line Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Crete Carriers
01.2019 - 06.2023
Forklift Operator
Smithfield Foods
01.2014 - 10.2018
Truck Driver Training - Class A Truck Driving
Johnston Community College