Exavier Thomas
Soperton,GA
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 2+ years in logistics. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Goolsby llc
East Dublin, GA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Western Express
Nashville, TN
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Production Worker
Kellogg
Augusta, GA
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Packaging Department
Valmiera Glass
Dublin, GA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management, and cleaning.
- Managed job performance of warehouse personnel to encourage steady and productive workflow.
- Assisted with quality and production process improvements to support new packaging initiatives.
- Labeled, recorded, and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage.
Education
High school diploma -
Johnson County High School
Wrightsville, GASkills
- Commercial Driving
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Tractor-Trailer
- Load & Unload
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Materials Transport
- Delivery Scheduling
- Cargo Handling
- Safe Driving
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Defensive driver training
- Safe Driving Practices
- DOT Compliance
- Accurate record keeping
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Long-haul driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Trailer maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- GPS and route planning
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
Certification
- CDL A
- Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 07/01/24, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Manufacturing skills, Proficient, 07/01/24, Monitoring systems, reading schematics, and using tools that are commonly found in a manufacturing setting
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 07/01/24, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and accountable at work
- Warehouse safety, Proficient, 07/01/24, Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 07/01/24, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Relocation: Anywhere
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Goolsby llc
06.2022 - 10.2022
Truck Driver Class A CDL
Western Express
03.2022 - 06.2022
Production Worker
Kellogg
02.2020 - 10.2021
Packaging Department
Valmiera Glass
01.2019 - 10.2019
High school diploma -
Johnson County High School