Joshua Smith
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Adept CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record at Trillium Staffing Solutions, excelling in safe driving practices and maintaining strong customer relationships. Skilled in GPS navigation and route planning, consistently delivering shipments on schedule. Demonstrates exceptional communication and a commitment to safety, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Trillium Staffing Solutions
05.2023 - Current
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
CDL Truck Driver
Voyager Express
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining professionalism during pick-ups and dropoffs.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Delivery Truck Driver
Dominos's Pizza
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Organized delivery paperwork including invoices, manifests, and proof of delivery documents for accurate record keeping.
- Conducted pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs or potential hazards for safe operation on the road.
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, professionalism, and courtesy at each delivery stop.
- Supported warehouse operations by assisting in loading and unloading trucks, organizing inventory, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
CDL Truck Driver
McLane Food Service
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Truck Driver
Universal Trucking
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
Education
GED -
Rochester Alternative
Rochester Hills, MI04.2010
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Load securement knowledge
- Pretrip inspections
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- GPS Navigation
- Physical Stamina and Endurance
- Flexible schedule availability
- Dependable and reliable
- Route Planning
- Defensive driver training
- DOT Regulations
- Multitasking
- Customer Relationships
- Strong Working Relationships
- Refrigerated trailers
- Safe Food Handling
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Attention to Detail
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Certification
- Tanker Endorsement – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/[Michigan].
- Hazmat Endorsement – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/[Michigan].
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Trillium Staffing Solutions
05.2023 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Voyager Express
01.2020 - 06.2022
Delivery Truck Driver
Dominos's Pizza
03.2017 - 01.2020
CDL Truck Driver
McLane Food Service
03.2016 - 03.2017
Truck Driver
Universal Trucking
07.2014 - 03.2015
GED -
Rochester Alternative