Dorian Glover
Mobile,AL
Summary
Results-driven CDL A OTR Driver with extensive tanker and flatbed experience at Univar Solutions. Proven ability in logistics coordination and heavy lifting operations, ensuring timely deliveries while adhering to safety regulations. Skilled in securing cargo and conducting thorough inspections, fostering strong relationships with clients to enhance service quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dry Van Driver/ Flat Bed
new south express
Mobile, AL
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Unloaded freight from dry van trailers manually with use of hand truck, dollies, pallet jack when necessary.
- Conducted thorough post-trip inspections after each delivery trip to check for any damage that may have occurred during transport.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner while maintaining safety standards.
OTR Truck Driver
jon n jon
Mobile, AL
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
- Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks and trailers to complete long-distance deliveries of products.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
Tanker Truck Driver
Univar Solutions
Mobile, AL
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Refueled tankers as needed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Properly secured cargo according to Department of Transportation regulations prior to departure from terminal.
- Unloaded gasoline at service stations and made every effort to avoid spillage.
- Received daily assignments from dispatcher and drove tanker truck to designated locations to pick up fuel.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
- Maintained cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the tanker truck at all times.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Tanker Truck Driver
GREDYKE
Mobile, AL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with loading and unloading operations when necessary using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Reported any incidents or accidents immediately following their occurrence according to company protocol.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating tanker truck on highways and local roads.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Hauled gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers in tanker trucks.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, including brakes, lights, steering systems, tires, and oil levels prior to departure from the terminal.
Tanker Truck Driver
Perdido Trucking
Mobile, AL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Refueled tankers as needed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Unloaded gasoline at service stations and made every effort to avoid spillage.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, including brakes, lights, steering systems, tires, and oil levels prior to departure from the terminal.
Flatbed Truck Driver
RDA
MOBILE, AL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Drove long distances in all weather conditions while obeying speed limits.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Secured loads by using chains, straps, blocks or other appropriate methods as needed.
- Loaded flatbed truck with cargo for delivery.
CDL A OTR Driver
Service Transport Inc.
Mobile, AL
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Reported promptly to management traffic accidents or mechanical breakdowns and coordinated with other fleet drivers on handling and delivery.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Loaded, balanced, and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
Education
CDL trucking academy -
Bishop State Community College
03.2025
High School Diploma -
Bishop State Community College
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Load lifting proficiency
- Commercial driving
- Tractor-trailer
- Tanker experience
- Dry van
- Flat bed
- Heavy lifting operations
- Logistics coordination
Certification
- Tanker Endorsement, 08/01/23 to 07/31/27
- Hazmat Endorsement, 08/01/23 to 07/31/27
- CDL, 08/01/23 to 07/31/27
- CDL B, 08/01/23 to 07/31/27
- CDL A, 08/01/23 to 07/31/27
Timeline
Dry Van Driver/ Flat Bed
new south express
02.2024 - 02.2025
OTR Truck Driver
jon n jon
02.2023 - 02.2024
Tanker Truck Driver
Univar Solutions
01.2022 - 02.2023
Tanker Truck Driver
GREDYKE
09.2021 - 01.2022
Tanker Truck Driver
Perdido Trucking
01.2021 - 01.2022
Flatbed Truck Driver
RDA
01.2020 - 01.2021
CDL A OTR Driver
Service Transport Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2019
CDL trucking academy -
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Bishop State Community College
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