Eric Bates
Louisville,KY
Summary
Results-driven OTR Truck Driver at Prime Inc. with a strong focus on freight security and meticulous log management. Demonstrates a consistent record of timely deliveries and an impeccable driving history. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills enhance route planning efficiency and foster positive customer relations, ensuring high levels of service satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc.
Springfield, MO
04.2021 - Current
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Secured freight within thetruck and verified delivery of goods on time and in good condition.
- Maintained accurate records of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Secured freight during breaks and stops to avoid theft.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Conco Inc.
Louisville, KY
01.2008 - 02.2021
- Received, processed and restocked returns.
- Received customer orders, prepared packing lists, and shipped items accordingly.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Organized warehouse storage space for efficient management of inventory.
- Verified and inspected goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
- Coordinated daily shipping schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including bills of lading and invoices.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packaging and labeling of shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
Louisville, KY05-1999
Skills
- Freight Security Practices
- Policy Adherence
- Comprehensive Log Management
- Shipping Documentation Management
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Inventory management
- Safety checks
- Time management
- Clean driving record
- Log updating
- Freight management
- Load securing proficiency
- Safety processes and procedures
- Long-haul trucking
- Strong communication
- Safe driving practices
- Truck maintenance
- Problem-solving capacity
- Cargo handling
- Multi-stop routing
- Planning
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Hazmat
- Doubles Triples
- Tanker
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Prime Inc.
04.2021 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Conco Inc.
01.2008 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Seneca High School
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