Layne Wood
Newport,MI
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Costco
Belleville, MI
02.2023 - Current
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Assigned loads to drivers based on customer requirements and availability.
- Maintained communication with drivers regarding routes, load information and delivery updates.
- Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
Truck Driver
Meijer
Newport, MI
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
Ursa Logistics
Crystal River, FL
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Education
Certification - Police Academy
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC07-2005
Skills
- Materials Transport
- Delivery Scheduling
- Load Security
- Safe Driving
- Route Management
- Document Management
- Defensive Driver Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Trip Planning
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
Additional Accolades
- United States Navy Veteran
- Served during Gulf war (combat)
- Numerous qualifications and awards
- Received medal for bravery during shipboard fire disaster,featured in article of local newspaper
Timeline
Truck Driver
Costco
02.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
Meijer
10.2017 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
Ursa Logistics
07.2014 - 07.2017
Certification - Police Academy
Surry Community College