Jeffrey Shorts
Ludington
Summary
Results-driven truck driver with a focus on time management and problem-solving skills. Extensive experience in maintaining compliance with safety and DOT regulations, ensuring safe and efficient transport of goods across various routes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
truck driver
bioteck
beulah
07.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial trucks to transport goods efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and hours of service using digital tracking systems.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
flat bed truck driver
wylie corporate
Fargo
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Secured cargo using various tie-down methods to prevent shifting during transit.
- Transported flatbed loads across regional routes while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with standards.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery schedules efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and vehicle maintenance records.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
Nashville
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated flatbed trucks to transport goods across designated routes.
- Secured cargo using appropriate straps and tarps for safe delivery.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to coordinate shipping schedules effectively.
- Secured loads by using chains, straps, blocks or other appropriate methods as needed.
- Drove long distances in all weather conditions while obeying speed limits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Rapids Highscool
Big Rapids, MI03-2017
Skills
- Cargo securing
- Route navigation
- Log maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Load balancing
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- OTR driving
- Document management
- basic maintenance knowledge
- load securement skills/knowledge
- DOT regulations compliance
- Long distance driving
- Tanker filling
- Fluid hauling
- Equipment monitoring
- Scheduling
- Securing materials
Certification
Drivers license
Timeline
truck driver
bioteck
07.2025 - Current
flat bed truck driver
wylie corporate
02.2023 - 06.2025
Flatbed Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
07.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Big Rapids Highscool