Dennis Benham
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Experienced truck driver with over 35 years of expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Possesses a clean driving record, CDL license with doubles and tanker endorsement, and current DOT medical card. Demonstrates customer-oriented approach by promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading, and maintaining accurate logs and paperwork.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi Truck Driver & Moving Surveyor
Odyssey Logistics
Fairbanks, AK
10.2022 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using proper techniques to ensure safe delivery.
- Communicated with dispatch office regarding pickup and delivery times or changes on route.
- Followed all applicable state and federal laws governing the transportation of cargo.
- Complied with company policies including attendance, safety, drug testing.
- Verified that loads were properly secured before driving the vehicle.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck cab and trailer prior to departure from terminal.
- Conducted periodic checks of vehicle systems such as brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other essential operating components during trips.
- Planned, coordinated and supervised the movement of goods from origin to destination.
- Calculated weight, volume and cost of goods being moved in order to provide accurate quotes to customers.
Semi Truck Driver/Moving Specialist
Sourdough Express
Fairbanks, AK
01.2002 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate logs of hours worked and miles driven in accordance with federal regulations.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, performed preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and other service activities.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using proper techniques to ensure safe delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments including bills of lading, delivery receipts.
- Calculated weight, volume and cost of goods being moved in order to provide accurate quotes to customers.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their needs or concerns during the moving process.
- Operated forklifts for loading and unloading heavy objects onto trucks or pallets for storage purposes.
- Assisted in warehouse operations such as inventory control, stock rotation, when required.
- Prepared documents related to cargo movements such as manifests, invoices, according to company procedures.
Education
General Studies
Lathrop High School
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Strong Work Ethic
- Logbook Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Route planning expertise
- Commercial driver's license
- DOT Compliance
- 40 years Fork lift operating
Certification
- CDL Class A w/ Tanker and Doubles, Exp October 2029
- Ak DOT Medical card, Exp October 2025
References
- Karen Conover, Co-Owner and moving consultant @ Sourdough Express. 907-460-1056
- Josh Norum, President @ Sourdough Express. 907-452-1181
- Cory Kuryla, Electrician foremen @ Fulford Electric. 907-378-0335
Timeline
Semi Truck Driver & Moving Surveyor
Odyssey Logistics
10.2022 - Current
Semi Truck Driver/Moving Specialist
Sourdough Express
01.2002 - 05.2022
- CDL Class A w/ Tanker and Doubles, Exp October 2029
- Ak DOT Medical card, Exp October 2025
General Studies
Lathrop High School
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