Larry Valentine
Bay City
Summary
Seasoned OTR Commercial Truck Driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 21 years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized and vigilant with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
TDC Transport
05.2015 - Current
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 21-years.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Safeway Moving
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maintained accurate records of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
- Maintained accurate driving records to meet federal regulations and laws.
Infantry Mortarman
US Army
04.1997 - 09.1999
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion.
- Directed supporting gunfire to suppress enemy attacks and allow troops to maneuver within action area.
- Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion.
- Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
- Helped team carry out non-combat transitional, security and reconstruction operations.
- Executed long-range, precision fire from concealed areas and tactical checkpoints.
- Carried out orders with precision from open and concealed positions.
- Engaged targets during different types of combat situations, including at night.
Education
GED -
Angel Job Corp
Yachats, OR04.1996
Skills
- Local and long distance driving
- Product deliveries
- Route management
- Safety processes and procedures
- Customer-oriented
- Cargo handling
- Clean MVR
Education and Training
other
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Advance Auto Parts Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
TDC Transport
05.2015 - Current
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Safeway Moving
02.2010 - 05.2015
Infantry Mortarman
US Army
04.1997 - 09.1999
GED -
Angel Job Corp
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