Steven Osborne
Truck Driver
Kimberling City,MO
Summary
- Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and [Number]+ years in logistics Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Drver
Bettendorf Trucking
1445 Hwy 65 Lincoln , CA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Managed daily transportation of materials, freight and goods using trucks with capacities of more than [Number] tons.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Operated [Type] and [Type] trucks to tow [Vehicle], [Vehicle] and [Vehicle].
- Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery record with [Number]% of orders arriving ahead of schedule.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Used well-honed negotiation skills to garner cost-effective pricing for [Type] equipment.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Reported driving hours and [Type] data into shift logs, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Truck Driver
Hansons Tree Service & Landscaping
Reeds Spring, MO
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- 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.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
CDL Truck Driver
Bettendorf Trucking
Lincoln, CA
06.2005 - 09.2012
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oroville High School
Oroville, CA1995
Skills
- Map Reading
- Delivery Documentation
- Work Logging
- GPS Applications
- Loading and Unloading
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Heavy Lifting
- CB Radio Communication
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Problem Solving
- Process Monitoring
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Critical Thinking
- Vehicle Inspection
- State and Federal Regulations
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Cargo Security
- Truck Maneuvering
- Truck Weighing
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Electric Hand Trucks
- Document Verification
- Blocks and Tackle
- Flatbed Trailers
- Inventory Taking
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Hydraulic and Manual Lifts
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- Customer Relations
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hansons Tree Service & Landscaping
01.2022 - 01.2022
Truck Drver
Bettendorf Trucking
11.2021 - 12.2022
CDL Truck Driver
Bettendorf Trucking
06.2005 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Oroville High School