Ishmir Hamilton
Savannah
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering ten years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Cornerstone
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Implemented best practices for cargo securement, reducing damage incidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with regulations.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading procedures, optimizing weight distribution for safety and efficiency.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo details for regulatory compliance.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays to enhance operational efficiency.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
CDL Truck Driver
Gold Star Trucking LLC
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Operated commercial vehicles adhering to federal and state regulations.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods while maintaining safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle integrity.
- Documented and reported any mechanical issues for prompt resolution.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and delivery times.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate schedules and logistics effectively.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
CDL Driver
Lazor Spot
01.2018 - 2021
- Transport goods to and from ports.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers between loading docks and designated areas.
- Coordinated trailer movements to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on vehicles to maintain safety standards and compliance.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline operations and minimize delays.
- Monitored yard inventory levels, reporting discrepancies for timely resolution and accuracy.
Jockey Driver
Wayfair
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Operated and maintained jockey driving equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed route efficiency to optimize delivery times and minimize fuel consumption.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, technologies, and techniques related to jockey driving operations.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing expertise in jockey driving techniques and best practices.
- Reduced loading times for trucks by efficiently organizing and preparing items for transport.
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
Forklift
Yusen Logistics
01.2009 - 02.2013
- Executed safe unloading of inbound shipments and organized product placement in storage locations.
- Organized and stored merchandise efficiently to enhance inventory management.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product was loaded and shipped
- Used radio frequency equipment for picking receiving put away and loading functions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
CDL
Cr England
Atlanta GA06-2017
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Safe driving practices
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Loading dock operations
- Freight handling experience
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Cornerstone
09.2023 - 12.2025
CDL Truck Driver
Gold Star Trucking LLC
06.2021 - 08.2023
CDL Driver
Lazor Spot
01.2018 - 2021
Jockey Driver
Wayfair
03.2014 - 04.2018
Forklift
Yusen Logistics
01.2009 - 02.2013
CDL
Cr England