Lawrence Howell
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Truck Driver
BC Allen LLC
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated Class A trucks for long-haul and regional deliveries, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize delivery times.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, cargo, and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Delivered exceptional service through courteous interactions with customers during pickups and drop-offs of shipments.
- Supported fellow drivers by providing assistance with troubleshooting mechanical issues or offering guidance in handling difficult on-road situations.
- Minimized downtime by performing basic maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, lights, and brakes regularly.
- Developed excellent time management skills in order to meet tight delivery deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism on the job site.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Quality Logistics
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Drove, Arizona, California, UTah , Nevada, Colorado
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Dreamworks
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Drove all 48 states
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Trulinecorp
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered produce to various Smiths locations through out the valley
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
R And K Trucking
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Drove Watsonville Ca to Reno NV
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload produce.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as 1 stops per day.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
May Trucking
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Drove all 48 states
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Oak Cliff High School
Dallas, TX06.1996
Skills
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Statement Billings
- Vehicle Checklists
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Fuel Logs
- Weight Limits
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- Vehicle Systems
- Planning Abilities
- DOT Compliance
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Manage Loads
- Route Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- Inspecting Assets
- Cargo Handling
- Customer Inquiries
- Federal Laws
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Maintenance Requirements
- Update Logs
- Traffic Observations
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Regional Trucking
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Over the Road Trucking
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- DOT Requirements
- Legal Compliance
- Adjusting Routes
- Dry Vans
- Defensive Driver Training
- Accident Prevention
- GPS and Route Planning
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Route Navigation Software
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Commercial Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Logistics Planning
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Document Verification
- Trip Planning
- Route Logs
- Air Brake Certification
- Trailer Maintenance
Timeline
CDL Class A Truck Driver
BC Allen LLC
08.2023 - 12.2025
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Quality Logistics
07.2023 - 08.2023
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Dreamworks
05.2023 - 06.2023
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Trulinecorp
09.2022 - 04.2023
CDL Class A Truck Driver
R And K Trucking
07.2022 - 09.2022
Class A CDL Truck Driver
May Trucking
10.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
South Oak Cliff High School