Fritz Schneider
Gold Canyon,AZ
Summary
Commercial driver delivering freight safely and on time across local P&D hazmat and tanker assignments, with consistent compliance to safety standards. Conduct route planning, equipment inspections, accurate logs, and safe handling of chemical materials and warehouse freight.
Overview
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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Local P&D Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line
Mesa, AZ
10.2020 - 10.2026
- Transported freight on scheduled local pickup and delivery routes while meeting strict pickup and delivery deadlines.
- Maintained accurate delivery and pickup schedules through effective communication with customers, dispatchers, and warehouse personnel.
- Checked truck capacity and arranged cargo loads to optimize space utilization and ensure safe transport.
- Handled hazardous materials according to Department of Transportation regulations and company safety procedures.
- Inspected trucks and equipment, reported repair needs, and helped reduce safety-related downtime.
- Packed and moved freight with proper material-handling equipment to limit damage and support safe shipment.
- Supported warehouse and dock operations through manual freight handling and use of warehouse equipment.
- Maintained clean, professional vehicles to uphold company standards and enhance customer confidence.
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Univar Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Safely transported hazardous chemicals, including caustic soda, acetone, and sulfuric acid, to commercial customers.
- Followed DOT regulations and established company procedures for loading, transporting, and delivering hazardous chemical materials.
- Adhered to hazardous-material handling procedures and utilized personal protective equipment to ensure safety of people, property, and environment.
- Emphasized defensive driving, cargo safety, and regulatory compliance during all assignments.
- Planned delivery routes to optimize safety and efficiency, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Conducted routine tractor and tanker inspections and reported mechanical or safety issues requiring repair.
Local P&D Driver
Saia Motor Freight
Phoenix, AZ
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Performed local pickup and delivery operations while consistently meeting scheduled delivery and pickup requirements.
- Evaluated truck capacity and organized freight loads to maximize space utilization and ensure safe cargo handling.
- Properly packaged and handled freight using appropriate warehouse and material-handling equipment to minimize damage.
- Handled hazardous materials in accordance with DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment to identify potential maintenance and safety issues.
- Completed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintained electronic logs using PeopleNet.
- Conducted required roadside and equipment inspections in accordance with applicable laws and safety requirements.
- Identified, documented, and reported highway safety hazards to promote safe transportation operations.
- Responded to inquiries from outside organizations, customers, and warehouse facilities and resolved issues independently or as part of a team.
- Followed emergency-response procedures for hazardous spills and other critical shipment safety situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North
Wheaton, IL06-1986
Skills
- Local Pickup & Delivery (P&D)
- Hazmat Transportation
- Freight Transport
- Commercial driving
- Hazardous Spill Procedures
- Tractor-Trailer Operations
- Route Planning & Navigation
- Delivery Scheduling
- Electronic Logging / PeopleNet
- Vehicle inspections
- Pre-trip inspections
- Route planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Cargo Loading & Securement
- Cargo securement
- Freight handling
- Loading operations
- Warehouse and Dock Operations
- Warehouse operations
- Freight Packaging
- Dispatch coordination
- Safe driving
- Defensive driving
- Clean driving record
- Commercial driving
- Current CDL license
- Valid class A commercial Driver's license
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Customer communication
- Communication skills
- GPS navigation
- Route planning
- Electronic logs
- Material Safety Handling
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- Local delivery
- Map navigation
- Multi-Trailer Operations
- Defensive driver training
- Defensive driver training
- Multi-Trailer Operations
- Valid class A commercial Driver's license
- Current CDL license
- Local delivery
- Map navigation
- Cargo handling
EQUIPMENT & OPERATING EXPERIENCE
- Tractors: 7-, 8-, and 10-speed manual transmissions; automatic transmissions - Trailers: 53' and 48' van trailers, pup trailers, doubles, tanker, flatbed, and temperature-controlled trailers - Freight: General freight, hazardous materials, chemicals, frozen food, and other commercial products - Systems: PeopleNet electronic logging system - Warehouse Equipment: Material-handling and loading equipment
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations - Hazardous Materials Handling - Pre-Trip / Post-Trip Inspections - Electronic Driver Logs - Emergency Spill Response - Roadside Safety Inspections - Cargo Safety & Securement - Defensive and Safe Driving Practices
Certification
- CDL class a doubles triples tanker
Timeline
Local P&D Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line
10.2020 - 10.2026
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Univar Solutions
08.2018 - 10.2020
Local P&D Driver
Saia Motor Freight
04.2011 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North