EDWARD THURMOND
Truck Driver
Joliet,IL
Summary
Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Agm Transport
Joliet, IL
2023.09 - Current
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle services and repair statuses, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Pre-trip and post-trip checking vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Truck Driver
CEVA Logistics Inc.
Elwood, IL
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Operated equipment such as air brakes, automatic transmissions, power steering, CB radio, GPS systems .
Truck Driver
CPC Logistics
Burr Ridge, IL
2018.10 - 2022.04
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Maintaining logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair statuses, following applicable state and federal regulations
Truck Driver
Hub Group
McCook, IL
2018.05 - 2018.09
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Picked up fifty-three-foot containers from different rail yards and customers, driving them to shippers and receivers in IL, MI, IA and WI
- Maneuvered trucks into loading and unloading positions following signals from loading crew and checking that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
Truck Driver
Michaels Cartage
, IL
2017.11 - 2018.05
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle services and repair statuses, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Pre-trip and post-trip checking vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes, driving to different rail yards in the Chicago Land area to pick up and drop off specific containers
- Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
Truck Driver
Southern Refrigerated Transport
Texarkana, AR
2016.08 - 2017.11
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading are properly positioned
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle services and repair statuses, following applicable state and federal regulations
Education
General Studies -
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL03.1999
Skills
- Trranspotation safety
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Trip planning
- GPS and route planning
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
- Defensive driving techniques
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Truck Driver
Agm Transport
2023.09 - Current
Truck Driver
CEVA Logistics Inc.
2022.08 - 2023.09
Truck Driver
CPC Logistics
2018.10 - 2022.04
Truck Driver
Hub Group
2018.05 - 2018.09
Truck Driver
Michaels Cartage
2017.11 - 2018.05
Truck Driver
Southern Refrigerated Transport
2016.08 - 2017.11
General Studies -
Lakeland College