Gerald Tietze

CDL Class A Driver

Yellow Corporation

09.1992 - 07.2023

Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Pulled hazardous materials, tankers and doubles