Franklin Estes
Vidor,TX
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in defensive driving techniques, effectively navigating challenging terrains and adverse weather conditions to ensure safe transport of goods. Experience includes loading and unloading cargo in compliance with company guidelines while adhering to all transportation regulations. Conducted thorough vehicle inspections before, during, and after trips, ensuring operational safety and reliability. Proven ability to provide courteous customer service during pickup and delivery transactions, contributing to positive client interactions.
Experienced truck driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, cdl license and current hazmat endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Southeastern freight lines
Orange , Texas
05.2017 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated knowledge of defensive driving techniques when navigating difficult terrain or adverse weather conditions.
- Provided courteous service to customers during pickup and delivery transactions.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo according to company guidelines.
- Adhered to all applicable rules and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Drove commercial vehicles while observing traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries.
- Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Complied with hazardous materials handling requirements as mandated by law.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
United distribution company
Houston , Texas
12.2007 - 05.2017
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist. Local shuttle driver, and driving tractor trailer from plant to the warehouse, twelve hour rotating shifts
- Complied with traffic regulations to safely operate vehicles.
- Delivered or picked up mail and packages for customers or employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calumet High School.
Gary, IN06-1987
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Cargo loading
- Vehicle inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Equipment operation
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Loading and unloading
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Multi-stop routing
- Load security
- Hazardous materials endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Southeastern freight lines
05.2017 - 11.2024
Class A CDL Truck Driver
United distribution company
12.2007 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Calumet High School.