Douglas Jordan
Chicora,PA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a clean MVR and a strong work ethic, successfully hauling and delivering all types of loads from normal grocery store items to oversized military freight for Keen Transport. Expert in load security and route planning, I consistently minimized delays and ensured safety compliance, achieving zero accidents throughout my career. Dependable and disciplined, I thrive in challenging driving conditions.
Overview
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15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Bauer Block Company
Worthington, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered concrete block and masonry materials safely to construction sites and customer locations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to verify brakes, lights, tires, and cargo security.
- Secured palletized loads with straps to prevent shifting during transit.
- Coordinated with dispatch ensuring the load got to the jobsite on time and to let the customer know if I would be running late.
- Communicated with customers and crew to resolve delivery issues and ensure correct placement.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Loaded and unloaded block orders using a crane that was connected to the truck.
Truck Driver
Keen Transport
Carlisle, PA
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Completed delivery paperwork, logs, and inspection reports with accuracy and consistency.
- Utilized GPS and actual road maps to plan routes and stay on schedule and to ensure I did not go onto any roads that my permit did not allow.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated OTR flatbed tractor-trailers to deliver oversized freight across regional and long-haul routes.
- Inspected equipment before trips, identifying defects and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
- Had to adhere to strict regulations regarding oversized heavy hauling across the country.
- Coordinate with police and sometimes electrical companies in order to navigate my route safely.
Truck Driver
Transport America
Carlisle, PA
07.2015 - 01.2019
- Delivered metal cargo boxes off of boats in the Baltimore port all across the country.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Truck Driver
Central Refrigerated
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Secured palletized loads with straps and chains to prevent shifting during transit.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Kaplan Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA05-2012
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Basic computer literacy
- Clean MVR
- Heavy haul expert
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic maintenance
Languages
English
Timeline
Truck Driver
Bauer Block Company
06.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Keen Transport
05.2019 - 05.2023
Truck Driver
Transport America
07.2015 - 01.2019
Truck Driver
Central Refrigerated
01.2012 - 01.2014
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Kaplan Career Institute