Dragan Desnica
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 15 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
AKI Trans INC
04.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
ANV Express
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Fast Action
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Skills
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- GPS Navigation
- Adjusting Routes
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Equipment Inspection
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Dry Vans
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
AKI Trans INC
04.2022 - Current
CDL Class A Truck Driver
ANV Express
02.2018 - 03.2022
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Fast Action
06.2014 - 01.2019