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Joseph vonBuelow

Lady Lake,FL

Summary

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic. Clean MVR with 11+ years in logistics.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

Shasta Forest Products
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Load various lumber mill materials, such as bark, wood chips, soil, and mulch to deliver and unload using live floor and belt floor type trailers
  • Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
  • Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload various lumber mill products.
  • Tarped and secured open loads against loss and damage to nearby vehicles.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

Truck Driver Class A CDL

TP Trucking LLC
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Loaded wood chips from mill hopper bins and unloaded possum belly type trailer using tipper dumps
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.

CDL A Driver

Meeks Lumber & Hardware
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Local flatbed delivery of lumber and hardware supplies
  • Maintained route plans and communicated barriers to dispatch.
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction levels by providing timely deliveries, clear communication, and professional demeanor.
  • Ensured accurate load documentation, verifying contents and quantities against shipping manifests before and after each trip.
  • Maintained and operated equipment such as forklifts, drummed handling equipment, pumps and hoses.
  • Supported warehouse operations when needed, assisting with loading/unloading trucks and organizing inventory for optimal efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring the safe operation of equipment during transport activities.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.

Commercial Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities for personal growth and development as a driver within the industry.
  • Navigated diverse road conditions safely, adjusting driving techniques accordingly for optimal performance in varied environments.

Outside Sales Representative

Justice-Brothers
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master Technician

Auto Repair Shop
01.1990 - 01.2011

Education

Professional Truck Driver Certification - Professional Truck Driver Training

American Institute of Technology - Fontana
Fontana, CA
06.2012

High School Diploma - General

Conejo Valley High School
Newbury Park, CA
06.1989

Skills

  • CDL A
  • OTR
  • Automotive Repair
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Load & Unload
  • Flatbed
  • Forklift
  • Mechanical Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Air Brake
  • Pretrip Inspections
  • Hydraulics
  • GPS Navigation
  • DDL Log Software
  • Organizational skills
  • Trailer coupling and uncoupling
  • Fuel-efficient driving
  • Load securement knowledge
  • Route planning expertise
  • Clean MVR
  • Map Reading

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License, CDL A, exp. 03/2031

  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver

Shasta Forest Products
09.2022 - 12.2023

Truck Driver Class A CDL

TP Trucking LLC
02.2022 - 09.2022

CDL A Driver

Meeks Lumber & Hardware
07.2020 - 02.2022

Commercial Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
01.2012 - 01.2020

Outside Sales Representative

Justice-Brothers
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master Technician

Auto Repair Shop
01.1990 - 01.2011

Professional Truck Driver Certification - Professional Truck Driver Training

American Institute of Technology - Fontana

High School Diploma - General

Conejo Valley High School
Joseph vonBuelow