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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, NC
12-2018

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
Darren Cooper