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DONTA MCLAUGHLIN

Sanford,NC

Summary

Reliable Class A CDL Driver bringing solid history of safe, organized, and on-time materials transport. Expert at reading and following GPS and road signs with thorough knowledge of highways and traffic laws. Maintains required documentation and consistently meets DOT requirements.


Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning more about the CDL-Truck Driving field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Looking for a long-lasting career and to be able to grow within the company.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL A Driver

Modern Transportation
04.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between pickups/deliveries with constant communication between shippers/receivers regarding ETAs and potential delays.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring the safe operation of equipment during transport activities.
  • Advanced safety awareness with ongoing training in defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and accident prevention strategies.
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction levels by providing timely deliveries, clear communication, and professional demeanor.
  • Contributed to team success by actively participating in meetings, offering suggestions for process improvements, and collaborating on problem-solving initiatives.
  • Maintained route plans and communicated barriers to dispatch.
  • Promoted a positive company image by maintaining a clean and professional appearance both personally and with the assigned vehicle.
  • Strengthened positive working relationships with fellow drivers through open communication channels, mutual respect, and shared commitment to excellence in service delivery.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Class A CDL Driver

Coremark
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintaining detailed paperwork and logs, including customer records and DOT-required documentation
  • Minimizing safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper reporting of any incidents or concerns
  • Complied fully with applicable rules and regulations, including sizes and weights of loads, safe routes, and required break periods
  • Provides professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers
  • Performs all required safety checks (i.e., pre/post trip) including inspections of tractor/truck and trailer according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspects tractor/truck and trailer to insure to meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed
  • Reports all safety issues and/or repairs required
  • Immediately reports all safety hazards
  • Inspects trailer for properly loaded and secured freight
  • Performs count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded
  • Checks and completes in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight
  • Moves tractor to loading dock and attach pre-loaded trailer as needed
  • Drives to and delivers customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule
  • Unloads products from trailer, transports items into designated customer storage areas
  • Performs damage control checks on items, scans, and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy
  • Verifies delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures
  • Collects money (cash or checks) where required
  • Loads customer returns on to trailer and secures trailer doors
  • Ensures that tractor, trailer, and freight are appropriately locked and/or always secured
  • Unloads damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork
  • Unloads all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required
  • Completes daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements
  • Performs general housekeeping duties in tractor, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required
  • At end of shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Switched easily between local and long-haul routes based on available work and company needs.

Class A CDL Driver

Coca Cola Consolidated
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Operating a tractor/trailer to deliver product to customer, while using a pallet jack to unload and stock the product before the cutoff times
  • Handhelds are used on the job daily throughout the various stops, while maintaining the direct contact with the customers to check in the product for completion
  • Trained new hires on the job to learn key tips for daily operation
  • Received multiple safe driver rewards and incentives
  • Notified dispatch team promptly with any route changes, time delays or non-delivered orders
  • Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting
  • Provided professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers
  • Maintained detailed logs, customer records and DOT-required documentation
  • Built trust-based working relationships with internal team members to support smooth running operations.

Lead Parts Clerk

Pilgrim's Pride
06.2015 - 03.2020
  • Streamlined order processing procedures to increase efficiency within department
  • Managed core return process, ensuring timely credits were received from suppliers
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical inventory counts and computerized records
  • Coordinated returns of defective or incorrect items to vendors for credit or replacement
  • Cycle Count, Running Reports, Ordering Parts, Assisting the supervisor in daily tasks, ensuring the smooth transition of the daily tasks/activities, Assisting Various Vendors, Managing Inventory, Forklift license and experience, Lifting objects of heavier weight.

Warehouse Associate

HHGregg
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Helped meet promised delivery times using excellent sorting skills and strong attention to detail
  • Assisted with safe housekeeping procedures by maintaining clean work stations and areas
  • Supported team efforts by backing up fellow warehouse workers in managing incoming and outgoing products
  • Supported inventory accuracy and recorded material movements in company software
  • Processed incoming trucks to unload, stage and smoothly store merchandise
  • Unload Trucks, Escort customers and their products to their vehicles, Clean areas instore, Put items together and take items apart, Reading and understanding instructions to put items together, Stocking items on floor as needed, Moving and lifting heavy objects.

Education

Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC

High School Diploma -

Lee County High School
Sanford, NC
06.2007

Skills

  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Load securement knowledge
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Attention to detail
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Route planning expertise
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • Accident prevention techniques
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Long-haul driving

Additionalinformation - Interestsactivities

  • Member of High School Football Team
  • Member of High School Track Team
  • Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (High School)
  • Assistant Coach for San Lee Middle School (2013-2023)

Timeline

CDL A Driver

Modern Transportation
04.2024 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Coremark
06.2023 - 03.2024

Class A CDL Driver

Coca Cola Consolidated
03.2020 - 06.2023

Lead Parts Clerk

Pilgrim's Pride
06.2015 - 03.2020

Warehouse Associate

HHGregg
03.2014 - 06.2015

Central Carolina Community College

High School Diploma -

Lee County High School

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