Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Ernest Morrison

Springfield,IL

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers. Brings clean driving record, CDL Class A license and Expertise in OTR Trucking. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

OTR Truck Driver

Riverside Transport
Kansas City , KS
2016.06 - 2023.12
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.

OTR Truck Driver

Taylor Truck Lines
Northfield , MN
2016.04 - 2016.06
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.

OTR Truck Driver

Southern Refrigerated Transport
Texarcana , AK
2015.09 - 2016.04
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.

OTR Truck Driver-Lease Operator

American Central Transport
Kansas City , MO
2013.01 - 2015.09
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
  • Planned each route with up-to-date GPS support, accounting for weather or construction delays to enable on-time deliveries.
  • Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.

OTR Truck Driver

Unemployed
2011.12 - 2013.01
  • During this time I drove a tractor/trailer for Tyler Reddick Racing under Clarence and Tyler Reddick. The Family is still very close to me.
  • Additional information given upon request.

OTR Truck Driver

Furniture Row Express bought out by Celedon
New Albany , MS
2009.08 - 2011.12
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.

OTR Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
Phoenix , AZ
2007.07 - 2008.12
  • Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
  • Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions
  • Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.

Education

High School Diploma -

Springfield Southeast
2002-05

Skills

  • Truck driver with expertise in operating Semi Trucks hauling both refrigerated and dry van trailers
  • Clean driving record
  • CDL Class A and current HAZMAT endorsement
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Clean MVR
  • Over the road experience
  • Up to date on DOT regulations

Accomplishments

Continuously maintained an accident and incident free driving record for more than three years

Timeline

OTR Truck Driver

Riverside Transport
2016.06 - 2023.12

OTR Truck Driver

Taylor Truck Lines
2016.04 - 2016.06

OTR Truck Driver

Southern Refrigerated Transport
2015.09 - 2016.04

OTR Truck Driver-Lease Operator

American Central Transport
2013.01 - 2015.09

OTR Truck Driver

Unemployed
2011.12 - 2013.01

OTR Truck Driver

Furniture Row Express bought out by Celedon
2009.08 - 2011.12

OTR Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
2007.07 - 2008.12

High School Diploma -

Springfield Southeast
Ernest Morrison