Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
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.
Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
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.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.