Laurie M Montgomery
Hebron,OH
Summary
Safety-focused and detail oriented professional with outstanding work ethic, customer service skills and ability to follow DOT requirements. Over a decade of experience with dry van and refrigeration; both over-the-road and local driving. Licensed for operation with clean MVR.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
ITDS, Inc
Cinncinati, OH
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Dedicated driver to Kamps Innovative Pallet Service located in Columbus, OH.
- Deliver trailers of new, used or remanufactured pallets to independent customers.
- Pick up trailers of damaged pallets from independent customers.
Tractor Trailer Lease Operator
RWI Transportation LLC
Wilder, KY
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Stopped at weigh stations periodically as required for DOT weight compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while loading and unloading trailer at shippers and receivers.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Notified customers and dispatchers of potential late deliveries to facilitate route or schedule changes.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Inspected trailers after delivery to ensure no damage had occurred during transportation.
- Maintained records of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, bill of lading, expenses and receipts according to regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Education
CDL-A - Tractor Trailer Driving
Premier Trucking School
South Dallas, TX03-2011
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Load securement
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Truck maintenance basics
- Defensive driving techniques
- Transportation safety
- Accurate record keeping
- Logbook management
- Efficient trip planner
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
ITDS, Inc
01.2019 - 12.2024
Tractor Trailer Lease Operator
RWI Transportation LLC
09.2015 - 12.2018
CDL-A - Tractor Trailer Driving
Premier Trucking School