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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Nationwide Rail Services
Burr Ridge, IL
02.2024 - Current
Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
Burns Harbor, IN
04.2022 - 12.2023
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
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.
Shipping Forklift Operator
WestRock
New Lennox, IL
08.2017 - 01.2022
Loaded and unloaded pallets of goods onto trucks using a forklift.
Inspected, maintained and serviced forklifts to ensure they were in safe working order.
Moved heavy items from one location to another utilizing the forklift.
Operated the forklift safely within warehouse environment, following all safety protocols.
Stacked goods in an orderly manner on shelves or pallets as directed by supervisor.
Organized warehouse space for maximum efficiency, ensuring that all items were labeled correctly and stored securely.
Ensured that all orders were shipped out on time according to customer requirements.
Assisted in unloading containers when necessary, using appropriate lifting equipment.
Shipping Forklift Operator
Menasha Packaging Company
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 08.2017
Loaded and unloaded pallets of goods onto trucks using a forklift.
Inspected, maintained and serviced forklifts to ensure they were in safe working order.
Moved heavy items from one location to another utilizing the forklift.
Turret Operator
Triton Manufacturing
Monee, IL
01.2012 - 08.2014
Operated turret lathe to produce precision parts according to blueprints and specifications.
Monitored machine operations, making necessary adjustments as required.
Inspected finished components for conformance with established quality standards.
Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Adjusted tooling and cutters as needed to maintain accuracy of production runs.