Ernest Woods III
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with a background in long-haul transport, logistics and safety compliance. Possess strong navigational skills, knowledge of vehicle maintenance and an impeccable driving record. Demonstrated ability to plan efficient routes while prioritizing safe delivery of goods. Previous role involved successfully reducing delivery times through strategic planning and time management.
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator
Critical Frieight LLC
Miami
07.2025 - Current
- Operated Class A vehicles to transport fresh and dry produce efficiently across 15 states.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Complied with all safety regulations and DOT guidelines during transportation.
- Ensuring timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of freight.
- Inspect vehicle safety before and after all trips logging and reporting all issues.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets from trucks and storage areas.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator
Suncity produce
Pompano Beach
- Operated Class A vehicles to transport fresh produce efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Complied with all safety regulations and DOT guidelines during transportation.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and routes.
- Assisted in loading and unloading products at distribution points.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery processes and efficiency.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Truck Driver (OTR)
Kennesaw Transportation, Inc
Rydal
- Pick up and deliver loads across the country, Reefer and also dry van and tractor trailer experience.
- Operated commercial trucks to transport goods efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Adhered to local traffic laws and regulations during all driving operations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo while ensuring proper weight distribution in vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and enhance efficiency.
- Managed fuel consumption through careful planning of routes and stops.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Education
Glades Central High School
Belle Glade, FLSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Load securing
- Route optimization
- Freight management
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operator
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory control
- Order processing
- Logistics coordination
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Route management
- Trip planning
- Weather awareness
- Route planning
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Defensive driver training
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Document management
- Transportation safety
- Materials transport
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator
Critical Frieight LLC
07.2025 - Current
Class A CDL Driver/Forklift Operator
Suncity produce
Truck Driver (OTR)
Kennesaw Transportation, Inc
Glades Central High School