Lewis Cooper
Roanoke Rapids,NC
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Hardworking Transportation professional with superior record of towing cars, vans and trucks of all sizes using different hauling vehicles. Knowledgeable about roadside assistance procedures and experienced in working with law enforcement professionals. Experienced Tow Truck Operator adept at working quickly and safely to complete voluntary and involuntary tows. Good customer service, communication and prioritization skills. Excellent history of maintaining efficient schedules and operating with zero incidents. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Trucker
Lewis T Cooper Jr. Trucking
Littleton, North Carolina
05.2021 - Current
- Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
- Used hoists and forklifts to load and unload materials into containers or onto trucks over 8-hour shifts.
- Drove truck to weigh station before and after loading and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
- Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in fleet to coordinate deliveries and materials handling.
- Maintained accurate temperature settings in trailers to preserve products and goods.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions and followed signals from loading crew to safely load and unload goods.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
Trucker
CM Tucker Trucking
Littleton, North Carolina
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Serviced truck with oil, fuel and radiator fluid to maintain tractor-trailer.
- Drove truck to weigh station before and after loading and along route to document weight and conform to state regulations.
- Used hoists and forklifts to load and unload materials into containers or onto trucks over [Number]-hour shifts.
- Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in fleet to coordinate deliveries and materials handling.
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex
Emporia, Virginia
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
Corrections Officer
Virgina Department Of Corrections
Richmond, Virginia
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
Loader and Unloader
Lowe's Distribution
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
- Reviewed and followed computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped.
- Interacted professionally and regularly with customers, operators, supervisors and other personnel and enhanced business success.
- Operated computer programs to load finished products and hand-wrote tickets during computer network downtime.
- Orchestrated merchandise flow to selling floor or stock, performed recurring cycle counts and audited targeted inventory.
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 350 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred.
- Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes and skid-steers.
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Law Enforcement Officer
North Carolina Public Safety
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Completed paperwork and processing duties for incoming inmates and arrestees.
- Decreased criminal activity North Carolina by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Truck Driver/Owner
Cooper Transports
Littleton, North Carolina
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
Warrenton, North Carolina05.2003
Skills
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Accident Documentation
- Truck Maneuvering
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
- Delivery Documentation
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Customer Accounts Management
- Safety and Emergency Equipment
Timeline
Trucker
Lewis T Cooper Jr. Trucking
05.2021 - Current
Trucker
CM Tucker Trucking
01.2021 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
Fed Ex
01.2020 - 01.2021
Corrections Officer
Virgina Department Of Corrections
01.2017 - 01.2020
Loader and Unloader
Lowe's Distribution
01.2016 - 01.2017
Law Enforcement Officer
North Carolina Public Safety
01.2014 - 01.2016
Truck Driver/Owner
Cooper Transports
01.2006 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
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