Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 25 years of experience on road.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Cowan Systems
Madison Heights, VA
04.2023 - 05.2023
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Truck Driver Laborer
Ruan Logistics
Des Moines, IA
12.2016 - 05.2017
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.
Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Jim Palmer Trucking
Missoula, MT
02.2016 - 12.2016
Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Maintained accurate records of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
Notified customers of potential late deliveries, which resulted in [Number]% decrease in calls to company support line.
Charted upcoming routes using both GPS technology and maps.
Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
Contacted manager with critical issues to ensure effective problem-solving.
Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
OTR Flatbed Driver
CRST Flatbed
Birmingham, AL
08.2015 - 02.2016
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.