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Grant Wilson

Truck DrIver
Columbia,SC

Summary

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in experience. Familiar with tractor and trailer vehicles. Licensed in South Carolina. Safety-conscious professional driver. Well-trained with outgoing personality, professional attitude and motivated for success..

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Progress Rail
Albertville, AL
02.2019 - 09.2020

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  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Transported [Type] and [Type] goods, including hazardous materials, without incident across [Location].
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across [Number]-mile transports.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using [Type] and [Type] equipment.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and [Job title]s, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over [Timeframe].
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.

CDL Truck Driver

Southeast Frozen Foods
Gaston, SC
12.2016 - 02.2019

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  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across [Number]-mile transports.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs, including [Type] and [Type].
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over [Timeframe].
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and [Job title]s, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

CDL Truck Driver

Gantt Trucking
Lexington, SC
01.2014 - 11.2016
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across [Number]-mile transports.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Reported driving hours and [Type] data into shift logs for submission to [Job title], maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
  • Contacted [Job title] to report [Type] and [Type] incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs, including [Type] and [Type].
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over [Timeframe].
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and [Job title]s, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using [Type] and [Type] equipment.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

CDL Truck Driver

WP Rawl
Pelion, SC
06.2009 - 12.2013
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across [Number]-mile transports.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over [Timeframe].
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and [Job title]s, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Asbury Park High School
Asbury Park, NJ
09.1972 - 06.1976

Industrial Technology

Kean University
Union, NJ
09.1976 - 01.1978

CDL Truck Driver

North American Training Academy
Newark, DE
06.1983 - 08.1983

Skills

Commercial driving

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Timeline

Truck Driver

Progress Rail
02.2019 - 09.2020

CDL Truck Driver

Southeast Frozen Foods
12.2016 - 02.2019

CDL Truck Driver

Gantt Trucking
01.2014 - 11.2016

CDL Truck Driver

WP Rawl
06.2009 - 12.2013

CDL Truck Driver

North American Training Academy
06.1983 - 08.1983

Industrial Technology

Kean University
09.1976 - 01.1978

High School Diploma -

Asbury Park High School
09.1972 - 06.1976
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