Forrest Waterman
Franklin,IN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
Howard Companies
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and established good relationships with customers by delivering prompt and courteous service with clear communication.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Class A Truck Driver
Sky AG
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Drove tractor and trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Pre-tripped tractor and trailer to check condition of mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and notified supervisor of defects.
Driver Manager
Celadon Trucking Services
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Driver Manager
CMT
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Identified process breakdowns and developed improvement plans to resolve.
Driver Manager
Celadon Trucking Services
05.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Implemented and supported company quality and safety improvement efforts.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
Driver Manager
Western Express Trucking
04.2005 - 06.2007
- Counseled drivers on violations of company policy or service standards to improve performance.
- Developed and maintained long-term, positive relationships with assigned drivers to enhance morale and productivity.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Addressed driver communications and provided required data to drivers.
- Coordinated with drivers to organize timely pickup and delivery.
Class A Truck Driver Local Deliveries/Linehaul
Vitran Express
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
Mooresville, IN05.1991
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- DOT Requirements
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Operational Efficiency
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver
Howard Companies
09.2022 - Current
Class A Truck Driver
Sky AG
12.2019 - 09.2023
Driver Manager
Celadon Trucking Services
04.2011 - 12.2019
Driver Manager
CMT
01.2009 - 04.2011
Driver Manager
Celadon Trucking Services
05.2007 - 01.2009
Driver Manager
Western Express Trucking
04.2005 - 06.2007
Class A Truck Driver Local Deliveries/Linehaul
Vitran Express
01.1997 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Mooresville High School
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