Eric Ellison
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, previously with MUD MULE LLC. Expert in load security and transportation safety, achieving zero accidents through defensive driving and meticulous vehicle inspections. Proven ability to enhance delivery efficiency while providing exceptional customer service and managing hazardous materials safely and 25+ years in logistics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
MUD MULE LLC
09.2016 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Education
GED -
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
Los Angeles, CACertificate Of Completion - Diesel And Related Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Defensive driver training
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
Timeline
Truck Driver
MUD MULE LLC
09.2016 - Current
GED -
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
Certificate Of Completion - Diesel And Related Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College