Ernest Abner
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Dependable Professional Driver experienced in coordinating efficient routes and ensuring timely deliveries. Achieved on-time performance through strong communication, customer service, and meticulous planning. Focused on maintaining safety standards while delivering exceptional service.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
16
16
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Swing Driver
Bay Disposal
Norfolk, Virginia
03.2024 - 05.2026
- Operated collection trucks to transport waste efficiently across assigned routes.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm route changes and service requests.
- Maintained accurate records of collected waste and service times daily.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal waste management regulations consistently.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of scheduled pickups.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding service issues or schedule adjustments promptly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Checked vehicles for mechanical issues to ensure safe operation during daily routes. and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
Swing Driver
Tidewater Fiber
Chesapeake, Virginia
05.2010 - 02.2024
- Operated collection trucks to transport waste efficiently across assigned routes.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm route changes and service requests.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of scheduled pickups.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding service issues or schedule adjustments promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of collected waste and service times daily.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections for safety and compliance with regulations.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal waste management regulations consistently.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
Education
Escambia High School
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Waste management
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive driving
- Route optimization
Certification
Smith System course Driver Trainer course
Timeline
Swing Driver
Bay Disposal
03.2024 - 05.2026
Swing Driver
Tidewater Fiber
05.2010 - 02.2024
Escambia High School
References
References available upon request.