Class A Truck Driver
Producers Dairy / Super Stoer Industries
12.1988 - 11.2021
- Drove tractor and trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
- Pre-tripped tractor and trailer to check condition of mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and notified supervisor of defects.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks by operating special equipment to palletize freight and secure items for transport.
- Maneuvered tractor and trailer into loading and unloading docks following crew signals to properly position freight.
- Collected delivery instructions to verify freight and routes for on-time delivery and adjusted routes based on changing conditions.
- Leveraged [Type] device to track and maintain Hour of Service to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- 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.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.