Dominique Dillon
Joliet,IL
Summary
Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Trailer Operator
United States Postal Service, USPS
Chicago, Illinois
02.2024 - Current
- Operated tractor trailer to transport mail between facilities and delivery points.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and USPS safety protocols during operation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize routes for efficiency and timeliness.
- Maintained strong customer relations with professionalism and courteous communication.
- Loaded and unloaded products onto truck beds.
- Followed regulatory, environmental and DOT requirements to avoid accidents and damage to transported products.
- Utilized safe practices in alignment with company safety program and policies.
Local Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Joliet, USA
05.2020 - Current
- Executed pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle compliance with DOT regulations.
- Conducted thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal tire pressure, oil, and fluid levels.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Operated equipment such as air brakes, automatic transmissions, power steering, CB radio, GPS systems.
- Transported goods between locations in a timely manner while obeying traffic laws.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from truck in a safe manner.
- Maintained detailed logs of working hours and vehicle service to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Organized paperwork for deliveries, including bills of lading, manifests, and delivery receipts.
Spotter
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
Joliet, USA
10.2013 - 03.2020
- Trained new spotters in safety protocols and practices according to company guidelines.
- Guided workers on safe use of equipment and tools, promoting a safer work environment.
- Trained new employees in safety procedures, fostering adherence to protocols and reducing accident risks.
- Reported safety violations to supervisors, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured that all tools and materials used were properly stored when not in use.
Education
Certificate - Truck And Bus Driving
160 Driving Academy
Crest Hill, IL05-2020
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL05-2013
Skills
- Julie811 Certificates of training
- Class A License
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Loading and Unloading
- Safe Driving
- Route Optimization
- Trip Planning
- Load Inspection
- Securing Materials
- Forklift Operation
- Emergency equipment
Certification
- Class A CDL License
- Julie 811- Julie Essentials for Locators -Certificate of training
- Julie811- How to Safley hand dig -Certificate of training
- Julie811-Methods and Tools for Potholing-Certificate of training
- Julie811-Dealling with Utility Congestion- Certificate of training
- Julie811-Protecting Facilities-Certificate of training
- Julie811-Maintaining Clearance-Certificate of training
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Operator
United States Postal Service, USPS
02.2024 - Current
Local Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2020 - Current
Spotter
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
10.2013 - 03.2020
Certificate - Truck And Bus Driving
160 Driving Academy
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School