Johnathan Schaeffer
Talbott
Summary
Seasoned LTL truck driver with comprehensive background in transportation and logistics. Skilled at planning efficient routes, managing paperwork, and meeting tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to maintain safety standards while ensuring timely delivery of goods. Proven history of providing exceptional customer service and fostering positive professional relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTL Truck Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
Knoxville
05.2024 - Current
- Operated LTL trucks to transport freight efficiently across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed loading and unloading of freight in accordance with company guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service during freight pick-up and drop-off interactions.
Truck Driver
House-Hasson Hardware Company
Knoxville
03.2016 - 05.2024
- Drive a tractor trailer with a 53ft trailer delivering on routes that consist of a average of 12-15 stops on each load.
- With a average of 2,000 miles per week.
- Unloading at each stop with a pallet jack or by hand.
- Operated delivery trucks for efficient transportation of hardware supplies.
- Inspected vehicles for safety and compliance before each trip.
- Loaded and secured products to prevent damage during transit.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery schedules.
Truck driver
Rosedale Transport, Inc.
Dalton
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records for inventory tracking.
- Adhered to traffic regulations and company policies during transportation duties.
Cook/Prep
Copper cellar
Knoxville
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Engaged with customers to ensure satisfaction with dining experience.
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
walmart
Morristown
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Stock shelves, sale guns, ammunition and other products, work with people and operate register.
- I am the go to guy for manual labor, earned a raise in pay and position change.
forward observer
u.s. army
Fort Drum
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Call in artillery, use a radio and maps, control fire teams, team leader, use of large operating equipment.
- Earned multiple awards, lead fellow soldiers.
- Hard worker, team leader, gets the job done on time and with great proficiency.
- Analyzed terrain features to enhance tactical decision-making processes.
- Utilized advanced targeting systems for accurate fire support coordination.
- Provided tactical guidance to unit leaders on the use of available assets such as mortars, rockets, missiles, and artillery pieces.
Education
Palm Beach Gardend High School
Palm Beach Gardens, FLSkills
- Driving
- Flatbed
- Tractor-Trailer
- Commercial Driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Trip planning
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Attention to detail
- Basic mechanical skills
- Weight distribution
- Multi-stop deliveries
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, 02/01/32, TN, X (Tank + Hazardous), T (Double/triple trailers), H (Hazardous Materials)
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Specialist, 05/01/11, 10/01/13, Call in artillery, use a radio and maps, control fire teams, team leader, use of large operating equipment., Earned multiple awards, led fellow soldiers.
Timeline
LTL Truck Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
05.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
House-Hasson Hardware Company
03.2016 - 05.2024
Truck driver
Rosedale Transport, Inc.
11.2015 - 03.2016
Cook/Prep
Copper cellar
09.2014 - 11.2015
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
walmart
10.2013 - 09.2014
forward observer
u.s. army
05.2011 - 10.2013
Palm Beach Gardend High School