John E. Pugh Jr.
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Experienced using GPS to determine most efficient routes. Hardworking individual with more than 9 years of safe driving experience. Long-haul and regional driving background.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
US Foods
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
OTR Driver
Advanced Transportation Services
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
K 1 Transport
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
Driver
Quickway Drivers
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
Driver
ASquare Freight
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
- Delivered customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.
- Verified loads against bill of lading to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
Truck Driver
Centerline Drivers
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Driver
Reinhart Foodservice L.L.C.
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
Driver
Lucky Dog
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
CDL Truck Driver
Cowan Systems
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
OTR Driver
Crete Carrier Corporation
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
CDL Truck Driver
Stevens Transport, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Coordinated shipping papers, customer documents and daily logs to maintain accurate records.
Education
GED -
Job Corp
Careers Worldwide
Keenesburg, COSkills
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Cargo handling
- Route management
- Air Brake Certification
- Planning ability
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- OTR
- Efficient trip planner
- Class A license
- Documentation skills
- Preventive maintenance
Timeline
Truck Driver
US Foods
11.2023 - Current
OTR Driver
Advanced Transportation Services
08.2022 - 11.2023
CDL Class A Truck Driver
K 1 Transport
12.2021 - 07.2022
Driver
ASquare Freight
08.2021 - 12.2021
Driver
Quickway Drivers
02.2021 - 02.2022
Truck Driver
Centerline Drivers
07.2019 - 01.2021
Driver
Reinhart Foodservice L.L.C.
07.2018 - 05.2019
Driver
Lucky Dog
01.2018 - 06.2018
CDL Truck Driver
Cowan Systems
08.2017 - 01.2018
OTR Driver
Crete Carrier Corporation
03.2016 - 08.2017
CDL Truck Driver
Stevens Transport, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2016
GED -
Job Corp
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