Larry Knight
Richmond
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.
Motivated professional proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics, and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
American Furniture Rental
Stafford
02.2016 - Current
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Sales Associate
Finish Line
Chicago
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Forklift Operator
Walmart warehouse
Minooka
05.2009 - 01.2014
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Education
GED -
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy
Rantoul, IL12-2008
Skills
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driving
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Forklift operation
- Operational efficiency
- Load security
- Clean MVR
- Long-haul driving
- Commercial driving
- OTR driving
- Safe driving
- Problem-solving capacity
- DOT compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Basic computer literacy
- Logbook management
- Strong work ethic
- Heavy lifting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Finish Line
10.2023 - 11.2024
Truck Driver
American Furniture Rental
02.2016 - Current
Forklift Operator
Walmart warehouse
05.2009 - 01.2014
GED -
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy