Eric Smith
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 15+ years in logistics. Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Circle Transportation
05.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Rush Expediting
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Truck Driver
TransForce
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Truck Driver
Miller Lane Trucking(Independent Contractor)
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
M&M Cartage
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Truck Driver
Online Transport
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
Crosset Company
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Truck Driver
Complete Personnel Logistics
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Truck Driver
C&K Industrial Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Truck Driver
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering/Social Worker
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06.2010
High School Diploma -
North College Hill High School
Cincinnati, OH05.2000
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Delivery Verification
- Preventive Maintenance
- Log Updating
- Route Planning
- Load Security
- Paperwork Coordination
- Safety Management
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle Inspection
- Accident prevention strategies
- Customer service orientation
- Critical thinking capacity
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Safe driving practices
- Transportation Safety
- Safe Driving
- Effective communication abilities
- Commercial Driving
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Circle Transportation
05.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Rush Expediting
04.2018 - 03.2023
Truck Driver
TransForce
10.2017 - 04.2018
Truck Driver
Miller Lane Trucking(Independent Contractor)
08.2017 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
M&M Cartage
05.2016 - 07.2017
Truck Driver
Online Transport
03.2016 - 04.2016
Truck Driver
Crosset Company
06.2015 - 02.2016
Truck Driver
Complete Personnel Logistics
11.2014 - 06.2015
Truck Driver
C&K Industrial Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2012 - 01.2013
No Degree - Electrical Engineering/Social Worker
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
North College Hill High School
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