Gilbert Carrington
Lexington,KY
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating cars, box trucks, day cabs and full length trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 6+ years in logistics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Truck Driver
JBHunt
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- 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.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Management Trainer
Amazon
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for new CDL employees.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Tested all training software and hardware prior to commencing training programs.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Irving
New York, NY06.1996
Skills
- Federal Laws
- Vehicle Systems
- Planning Abilities
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Over the Road Trucking
- Logistics Planning
- Route Management
- Commercial Driving
- Word Processing
- Traffic Observations
- Defensive Strategies
Timeline
CDL Class A Truck Driver
JBHunt
03.2022 - 07.2023
Management Trainer
Amazon
10.2013 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Washington Irving
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