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John Byrne

Iron Station,NC

Summary

Accomplished CDL-A driver with over 35 years of experience, including expertise in HAZMAT transportation as well as All aspects of the trucking industry. I have OTR, Linehaul, City P&D, Doubles and Tanker experience. I have performed Switcher duties when needed for several different companies. Experience in all types of Forklifts.

Customer Service and SAFETY are my main priority while building relationships with customers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional DSD Driver CDL-A

Sherwin-Williams
Statesville, NC
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Pulled 48’ trailers and liftgate
  • Safely transported, delivered and picked up HAZMAT product
  • Unloaded using electric pallet jack
  • Also pulled bulk tanker as needed
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Ensured timely delivery of goods to customers.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring they were securely fastened and undamaged upon arrival.

City P&D Driver/Dock

T-Force
Conover, NC
09.2023 - 09.2023

Secured temporary position following closure of Yellow Freight.

Loaded and Unloaded freight using Forklifts.

Do City p&d as needed

City P&D Driver/ Linehaul

YRC Freight/Yellow Freight
Charlotte, NC
10.2017 - 07.2023

Delivered and picked up various freight driving tractor trailer with 53’ trailers. Used pallet jacks to tailgate freight and unload on dock.

Safely transported all forms of HAZMAT and Tanker certified freight.

Ran Linehaul for a little over a year making, breaking and pulling doubles everywhere east of the Mississippi.

Also did the Switcher job as needed including building sets of doubles.

Bulk DSD Driver CDL-A

CCBCC/ Coca Cola
Charlotte, NC
08.2009 - 09.2017
  • Operated 53’ trailers, liftgate and Tankers
  • Unloaded using electric pallet jacks
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
  • Drove Bulk Tankers after route bringing out of date products to the sewage treatment plant.

Education

GED -

Greenfield High School/GCC
Greenfield, MA

Skills

  • 35Years of Tractor Trailer experience
  • Tanker Experience including gas/fuels/paint/chemicals and food grade bulk tankers and baffled
  • HAZMAT transporting
  • Pulling Doubles Making and breaking sets
  • OTR, Regional and City P&D experience
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Clean driving record
  • City and non-city driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Loading and unloading
  • Driving in adverse conditions
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Commercial driving
  • Equipment operation including certification in all types of forklifts and pallet jacks
  • DOT compliance
  • CDL license Class A with M-T-X endorsements

Timeline

Regional DSD Driver CDL-A

Sherwin-Williams
10.2023 - 07.2025

City P&D Driver/Dock

T-Force
09.2023 - 09.2023

City P&D Driver/ Linehaul

YRC Freight/Yellow Freight
10.2017 - 07.2023

Bulk DSD Driver CDL-A

CCBCC/ Coca Cola
08.2009 - 09.2017

GED -

Greenfield High School/GCC
John Byrne