John Steele Jr.
Tracy,MN
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with extensive experience, excelling in route planning and safety compliance. Proven ability to optimize delivery schedules while maintaining accurate logs and fostering strong customer relationships. Recognized for mechanical troubleshooting skills and a dependable work ethic, ensuring efficient and safe transportation of materials. While looking at a career change, I feel all these skills could be transferable to another career opportunity. I am a fast learner and have had a lot of outside car experience, from maintenance to selling my own vehicles. I am looking forward to starting in this position and making a positive impact for our customers, and teammates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Claflin Excavating
Flandreau, SD
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated heavy trucks to transport materials safely to job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed designated routes to optimize delivery times and reduce delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo transported.
- Collaborated with site managers to coordinate material deliveries effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials using appropriate equipment.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while driving and handling materials.
- Communicated with team members to ensure smooth operations on-site.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self-employed
Tracy, MN
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Operated truck for local and long-distance deliveries.
- Managed route planning for efficient transportation schedules.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage and fuel usage.
- Communicated with clients regarding delivery status and scheduling.
- Handled cargo loading and unloading with care and efficiency.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations during all operations.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues to prevent service interruptions.
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Developed positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Loaded cargo securely using appropriate tools such as straps or blocks to ensure safe transportation.
- Managed records related to vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, registration and insurance coverage.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Implemented cost control measures to reduce expenses and increase profitability.
Education
General Studies
Tracy Area Jr. Sr. High
Tracy, MNSkills
- Vehicle operation
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- Safety compliance
- Log maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Schedule optimization
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Strong work ethic
- Planning
- Customer-oriented
- Vehicle maintenance
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Dependable and reliable
- Problem-solving capacity
- Courteous and polite demeanor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Claflin Excavating
07.2024 - 05.2025
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self-employed
01.2018 - 07.2024
General Studies
Tracy Area Jr. Sr. High