Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Safe Driving
Timeline
Leonard Fisher

Leonard Fisher

CDL A Driver
Elkhart,IN
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
Auguste Rodin

Summary

Accomplished CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record of safe driving and efficient route planning, notably with PepsiCo. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction. Skilled in vehicle inspections and GPS navigation, consistently achieving zero accidents and fostering positive relationships with customers.

Proficient in operating Semi tractor and 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, 48ft,and, 53ft dry vans or refrigerated trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

PepsiCo
11.2020 - 01.2025
  • 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.
  • Unloaded truck and stocked shelves.
  • Gathered and brought back shelves and returns.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Loaded returns and unloaded various delivery with correct order and balancing.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.

Crew Leader

Damon's Construction
07.2015 - 04.2019
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication and team building activities.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
  • Addressed any personnel conflicts or issues in a timely manner, maintaining open lines of communication with all team members.
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategies for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent results across all completed tasks and projects.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.

CDL Truck Driver

Locke Transportation
03.2000 - 10.2012
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
  • Went to rail yard to pick up container boxes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Proviso East, Maywood, IL
06-1990

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Clean MVR
  • DOT compliance
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Safe driving practices
  • Route planning
  • Long-haul driving
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Documentation and reporting
  • GPS and route planning

Certification

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/IN.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Safe Driving

When I know I have to drive I make sure to get enough sleep the night before so I am not driving drowsy. Not only do I pay attention to the road but I stay aware of all the vehicles around me. I like to obey the speed limits, stay focused on the cars around me and avoid distraction while in the truck. I always remember to use my signal so cars have warning of what I am doing. I like to check my blind spots often so nothing bad happens to anyone.



Timeline

CDL Truck Driver - PepsiCo
11.2020 - 01.2025
Crew Leader - Damon's Construction
07.2015 - 04.2019
CDL Truck Driver - Locke Transportation
03.2000 - 10.2012
Proviso East - High School Diploma,
Leonard FisherCDL A Driver