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Overview
Work History
Education
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Joe Northgrove

Joe Northgrove

St Joseph,MO

Summary

Experienced truck driver specializing in operating dry-boxes, reefers, box trucks and semi tractor-trailer combinations. Current Class A license with Hazmat endorsement, as well as experience in pallet jack and forklift operation.

Punctual and efficient Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly, and professional service at all times.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Halter Transportation Services
04.2001 - 11.2025

Responsibilities included moving loads between locations for a major animal pharmaceutical company.

  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.

Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lathrop High School
Lathrop, MO
05-1973

Skills

  • Delivery logging
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Forklift operation
  • Route planning
  • Cargo handling
  • Safe driving record
  • Experienced manual transmission driver
  • Valid class A commercial Driver's license
  • Excellent sense of direction
  • Traffic laws
  • Load balancing
  • Courteous and polite demeanor

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Halter Transportation Services
04.2001 - 11.2025

High School Diploma -

Lathrop High School
Joe Northgrove