Douglas Woodard
Odenville,AL
Summary
Experienced yard tractor and flatbed driver with strong trailer spotting, coupling, and safety inspection skills. Dependable in moving freight, coordinating dock activity, and keeping operations on schedule.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Jockey
NSE/Honda Mfg of Alabama
Lincoln, AL
05.2026 - Current
- Moved trailers between staging areas and dock doors to ensure efficient operations within Honda manufacturing yard.
- Checked yard lanes, dock spaces, and trailer positions to maintain safety standards during movement.
- Coordinated trailer placement with shipping and receiving teams to optimize workflow and minimize delays.
- Coupled and uncoupled trailers using proper safety protocols. using yard tractor and company safety procedures.
Truck Driver Flatbed
Blue Line Trucking Company
Anniston , AL
02.2022 - 05.2026
- Operated Blue Line Trucking tractors on regional and long-haul delivery routes.
- Secured freight using Blue Line Trucking loading and tie-down procedures.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained logbooks and delivery records in compliance with transportation rules.
- Verified cargo counts and bills of lading before departure.
- Inspected vehicles before trips and reported mechanical issues.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Followed safety procedures during loading, unloading, and roadside stops.
- Navigated routes using maps, GPS, and customer delivery instructions.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Coordinated dispatch updates with Blue Line Trucking office staff.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Butler/Johnson Trucking Company
Talladega, Alabama
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Secured flatbed loads with chains, straps, and tarps for Butler/Johnson freight.
- Inspected truck, trailer, and cargo before each haul.
- Verified bills of lading and delivery paperwork at pickup and drop-off.
- Communicated with dispatch on schedule changes and load updates.
- Follow DOT rules, safety checks, and road regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded steel, lumber, and equipment with dock crews.
- Drove long distances in all weather conditions while obeying speed limits.
- Reported any mechanical problems or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Ensured proper handling of hazardous materials according to DOT guidelines.
Education
CDL Certificate - Truck Driving
TDI Truck Driving School
Oxford AL07-2014
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
York, PA06-2006
Skills
- Yard truck operation
- Trailer coupling
- Trailer positioning
- Yard tractor operation procedures
- Dock door coordination
- Yard safety checks
- Vehicle inspection
Timeline
Yard Jockey
NSE/Honda Mfg of Alabama
05.2026 - Current
Truck Driver Flatbed
Blue Line Trucking Company
02.2022 - 05.2026
Flatbed Truck Driver
Butler/Johnson Trucking Company
02.2018 - 06.2022
CDL Certificate - Truck Driving
TDI Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School