Leland Tatum
Memphis,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Jimmy T Woods
Memphis, TN
10.2011 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
CDL Truck Driver
Big Tenn Trucking
Arlington, TN
02.2010 - 10.2011
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
Memphis, TNSkills
- Dependability and Honesty
- Valid Class A CDL Driver's License
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Truck Maneuvering, Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- State and Federal Regulations
- Work Logging
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Two-Way Radio Operation
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Jimmy T Woods
10.2011 - Current
CDL Truck Driver
Big Tenn Trucking
02.2010 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Manassas High School
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