Robert Burton
Truck Driver
Walkertown,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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Yellow Formally Known As YRC.
01.2010 - 07.2023
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- 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.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Truck Driver/Yard Jockey
Roadway Express
06.2004 - 01.2010
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Dock Worker
Roadway Express
11.1991 - 06.2004
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Inspected cargo for proper packaging to meet safety and security regulations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Participated in training and safety drills to prepare for emergency situations occurring on dock.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
Truck Driver
Epes Transport
Greensboro, NC
10.2023 - 03.2024
Education
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
South Boston, VACDL -
Future Trucker of America
Asheboro, NCSkills
- Dry Vans
- Over Road Trucking
- Traffic Observations
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- DOT Compliance
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Dependable and Cooperative
Timeline
Truck Driver
Epes Transport
10.2023 - 03.2024
Truck Driver
Yellow Formally Known As YRC.
01.2010 - 07.2023
Truck Driver/Yard Jockey
Roadway Express
06.2004 - 01.2010
Dock Worker
Roadway Express
11.1991 - 06.2004
High School Diploma -
Halifax County High School
CDL -
Future Trucker of America
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