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Joshua Stephens

Taylorville,IL

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.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver Instructor

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
05.2024 - Current
  • Instruct/teach students how to conduct a proper pre-trip inspection on a tractor trailer.
  • Instruct/teach students the proper technique of double clutching and shifting a ten-speed manual transmission to meet or exceed state and federal standards.
  • Instruct/teach students to proficiently and safely complete backing exercises to meet or exceed state and federal standards.
  • Instruct/teach students to safely and efficiently operate a tractor trailer throughout the country for employment, including how to execute proper trip planning to navigate the United States road system.

Roll Off Truck Driver

Cleeton Sanitation
Tovey, IL
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed the movement of thirty roll-off boxes and up to four other trucks and drivers to satisfy the needs of the lead contractor at the Black Diamond Solar project.
  • Conducted daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Safely and efficiently delivered and picked up 10, 20, or 30-yard roll-off boxes to residential and commercial customers.
  • Would use manual, electric, and pneumatic tools to clean roll-off boxes when needed.
  • Would communicate with customer about delivery times and placement of roll-off box.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Dot Foods Inc.
Mount Sterling, IL
01.2018 - 03.2021
  • Safely and efficiently operated a tractor-trailer throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Contracted to haul refrigerated and dry goods throughout the United States.
  • Responsible for all budgeting and accounting for the business. Weekly fuel budget, weekly maintenance budget, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
  • All services were performed by myself using many different mechanical jacks, wrenches, sockets, ratchets, etc.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Universal Truckload
Warren, MI
06.2008 - 12.2017
  • Safely and efficiently operated an 18-wheeler throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Hauled many different loads to include oversize equipment, steel coils, steel beams, and sheets.
  • Negotiated spot market load rates to maximize profits and efficiency.

Education

GED -

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
05-2024

Skills

  • Class A CDL with X endorsement
  • Route Management
  • Load security
  • Safe Driving
  • Document Management
  • Cargo Handling
  • Equipment Operation

Certification

  • Professional Driving Techniques and Collision Avoidance Training

Timeline

Truck Driver Instructor

Lincoln Land Community College
05.2024 - Current

Roll Off Truck Driver

Cleeton Sanitation
08.2021 - 05.2024

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Dot Foods Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2021

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Universal Truckload
06.2008 - 12.2017

GED -

Lincoln Land Community College

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