John Langley
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Dependable Local Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in route planning, time management, and safety compliance which contribute to optimal delivery performance. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Flatbed Truck Driver
Ryerson Steel
Dyersburg, AR
04.2010 - 10.2026
- Delivered steel products to local customers and job sites.
- Loaded and secured steel materials for safe transport.
- Unloaded freight with hand trucks, pallet jacks and team lifting strategies to avoid injury or product damage.
- Inspected truck, trailer, and safety equipment before routes.
- Performed pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety on the road.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Observed speed limits at all times while driving vehicles.
- Monitored fuel consumption during trips for cost savings purposes.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to optimize pickup and drop-off schedules.
- Maintained communication with central dispatch to address customer needs and adapt to routing changes.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
- Assisted customers with product drop-offs and delivery questions.
- Reported vehicle issues and delays to dispatch and supervisors.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Completed delivery logs, shipping paperwork, and daily route records.
- Maintained an accurate log of deliveries, pickups, and mileage driven.
- Organized and submitted vehicle logs according to company regulations for compliance., cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Issued receipts for orders and documented discrepancies or damage.
- Followed steel yard safety rules during loading and unloading.
- Resolved any discrepancies between the manifest and actual shipment.
- Consistently maintained high levels of efficiency throughout shifts.
- Planned daily schedules and routes based on customers' needs as outlined in daily manifests and route sheets.
- Stayed up-to-date on changes in transportation rules and regulations.
- Supported fellow drivers by sharing route insights and best practices. with their duties.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
- Used GPS technology for efficient navigation of routes.
OTR Reefer Driver
ATL
Clearwater, Florida
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Inspected reefer trailer systems before each company dispatch.
- Monitored cargo temperature during transit using reefer controls.
- Secured freight for safe transport under company loading standards.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Communicated with dispatch on route changes and shipment updates.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Logged load conditions and delivery details in transport records.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information to fulfill internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Cleaned trailer interiors and maintained sanitary freight conditions.
- Reported maintenance issues to fleet service team.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Communicated delivery delays to customers to reduce inquiries to the support line.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in a decrease in calls to company support line.
Education
Dunedin High School
Dunedin, FLSkills
- Flatbed
- Refrigerated transport
- Certified Fork Lift
- Certified overhead crane
- Over 40 years experience
- Over 3 million miles
Certification
- CDL A
- Air brakes
- Certified forklift operator
- Certified overhead crane operator
- Over 40 years experience
- Over 3,000,000 miles experience
Accomplishments
- Ryerson Steel , Every year Driver Appreciation , Safe Driving, 5 year, 10 year and 15 years award with chosen gifts.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Local Flatbed Truck Driver
Ryerson Steel
04.2010 - 10.2026
OTR Reefer Driver
ATL
02.2007 - 04.2010
Dunedin High School