Ernest Grimes Sr
Cherry Valley, Ca,CA
Summary
Dedicated Truck Driver and Trainer with a proven track record at Hub Group Trucking, excelling in safe driving and regulatory compliance. Recognized for exceptional route management and customer service skills, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining a clean MVR. Committed to vehicle safety and fostering a culture of dependability and reliability in the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Hub Group Trucking
01.2018 - Current
- Operated freight trucks to ensure timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during all driving assignments.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate schedules and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, cargo transported, and vehicle maintenance records.
Driver Trainer
Hub Group Trucking
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Operated freight trucks to ensure timely deliveries across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Adhered to all federal and state transportation regulations during all driving assignments.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate schedules and resolve issues promptly.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, cargo transported, and vehicle maintenance records.
Education
GED. - Basic Education
John F Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06.1983
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Physical stamina and strength
- Hazardous materials handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Cargo handling
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Stress management aptitude
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Heavy haul expert
- Trailer maintenance
- Adaptability and resilience
- Document management
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Vehicle systems
- Emergency response readiness
- Cross-docking experience
- Lift up to number pounds
- Auto delivery
- Customer service
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic maintenance
- Weather awareness
- Schedule management
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving capacity
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Invoice verification
- Multi-stop routing
- Doubles and triples specialist
- OTR driving
- Planning
- Air brake certification
- Damage control
- Trip planning
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Trained in state safety regulations
- Traffic law knowledge
- Truck driving
- Load inspection
- Critical thinking
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Map reading
- Customer relations
- Forklift operation
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Class A license
- Dependable and cooperative
Accomplishments
Outstanding Leadership Award
February 15, 2023
Certification
United States Army Reserve
August 1983 - August 1989
63 Bravo Diesel Mechanic and
Power Generator Operator and Mechanic
Honorable Discharge
Military
United States Army Reserve
August 18, 1983 - August 18, 1989
63 Bravo LWV Mechanic and Power Generator Operator and Mechanic
Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hub Group Trucking
01.2018 - Current
Driver Trainer
Hub Group Trucking
01.2018 - 08.2023
GED. - Basic Education
John F Kennedy High School
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