Jacob herman
saluda
Summary
Dedicated CDL Truck Driver with a strong work ethic and a proven track record at SC Pet Food Solutions. Expert in route planning and DOT compliance, achieving zero accidents through safe driving practices. Recognized for optimizing delivery schedules and training new drivers, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 32 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
SC Pet Food Solutions
02.2020 - Current
- Operated CDL trucks to transport pet food products to distribution centers and retailers.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and safety protocols during all driving operations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes to enhance efficiency and reduce transit times.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery timings as per regulatory requirements.
- Trained new drivers on safety practices, operational procedures, and efficient driving techniques.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in logistics operations to enhance service delivery.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to coordinate loading and unloading of freight efficiently.
CDL Truck Driver
Valley Proteins
03.2002 - 02.2020
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- 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.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saluda Highschool
Saluda, SC06-1988
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Dependable and reliable
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving practices
- Defensive driver training
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]Has tanker endorsement
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
SC Pet Food Solutions
02.2020 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Valley Proteins
03.2002 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Saluda Highschool