Operated company trucks to transport goods across designated routes.
Maintaining scheduled pick up and delivery times of products
Planning routing and transportation of products
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all hauling activities.
- Delivered goods in a timely manner while obeying traffic laws and speed limits.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles according to DOT requirements.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed basic maintenance tasks regularly.
- Maintaining upkeep of equipment.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for deliveries.
- Verified delivery instructions, routes and load weights.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Responded quickly to any traffic delays or other incidents encountered during route.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and procedures.
- Recorded all pickup and delivery information accurately in company logs.
- Kept detailed records of fuel consumption, mileage and repair costs for assigned vehicles.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on trucks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents or violations to supervisor immediately.
- Followed safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials.
- Provided courteous service when interacting with customers at delivery sites.
- Responsible for keeping the truck clean inside and out at all times.
- Managed paperwork associated with each load including invoices, manifests.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable state and federal transportation regulations.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher regarding delivery updates and arrival times.
- Ensured that cargo was loaded properly using appropriate securement methods.