Linda Krause
Kanawha,IA
Summary
Class A CDL driver, proficient at driving a broad range of commercial trucks that include box trucks, 18 speed, vehicles with air brakes. Holds Hazmat-Tanker and Doubles/Triples Endorsements. Accident-free, clean driving record. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions. Energetic Delivery Driver focused on maintaining accurate delivery records, recording tracking information and completing driver log and truck performance forms. Dedicated to safety and efficiency with extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance. Experienced Class A with over 8 years of experience in both OTR and local driving. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CDL Driver
Speedee Delivery
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely and safe delivery of packages.
- Trained and mentored new drivers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented route optimization strategies to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain compliance and safety standards.
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Air Products & Chemicals
08.2021 - Current
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Class A Driver
NEW Cooperative, Inc
09.2020 - Current
- Transport crude soybean oil in Iowa
- CDL
Crude Oil Driver
St. Joe Express
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
- Represented company professionally and built lasting relationships with customers and other drivers.
Feed Delivery Driver
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Confirmed product routes
- Utilized GPS to process and ensure timely deliveries
- Completed all necessary paper work, including confidential logs
- Managed invoices
- Maintained a friendly and courteous demeanor with customers
CDL DRIVER
CLASS A, Speedee
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage
- Updated routes based on weather and road conditions in real time to decrease delivery times
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary
- Completed 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
- Learned and applied safe driving techniques to avoid accidents
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew ensuring vehicle and loading equipment were properly positioned
SHAG DRIVER/MACHINE OPERATOR
Michael Foods
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Selected products for specific routes according to pick sheets
- Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping
- Verified proper temperature levels on all inbound merchandise requiring refrigeration
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport
- Removed pallets, freezer boxes and damaged products from returning trailers
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse
- Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers
- Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs
- Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned
- Changed equipment over to new product
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from the tractor and converter dollies
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
CNC OPERATOR
Iowa Mold Tooling
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Met company standard times and individual productivity goals consistently
- Cut, shaped, and bent metal plates, sheets, tubes and structures
- Measured work piece dimensions to determine machine operation accuracy
- Measured and inspected parts with calipers, scales, and micrometers
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings, and written and verbal instructions to set up jobs
- Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company
- Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Eaton Corp
11.2010 - 05.2015
- Operated heavy equipment, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks
- Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches
- Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies
- Assembled components with hand and power tools
- Met and surpassed productivity targets and quality standards.Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork in a timely manner.Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new product.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Maintained proper stock levels on a line.Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals
OTR TRUCK DRIVER
Madden Trucking LTD
06.2001 - 01.2004
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation
- Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames
- Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip
- Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation
- Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
OTR TRUCK DRIVER, G.F.Lacaeyse
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from the tractor trailer
- Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
- Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner
- Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner
- Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard.
Education
High school diploma - Aviation
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA2007
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Racine, WI1993
Skills
- Basic Repairs
- Basic Math Skills
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Written and Verbal Instructions
- Daily Logs
- Customer Relations
- Safe Driving Practices
- Equipment Inspection
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Paperwork and Documentation
- Effective Communication
- Hazardous Materials
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Dependable and Cooperative
Accomplishments
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Class A
- Expires: February 2023
- State: IA
- Endorsements: T (Double/triple trailers) - N (Tank vehicles) - X (Tank + Hazardous), Class B
- CDL B
- Cdl-A
- Otr Driver
- Driving
- Tractor-Trailer Experience
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Relocation
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Air Products & Chemicals
08.2021 - Current
Crude Oil Driver
St. Joe Express
02.2021 - 09.2021
Class A Driver
NEW Cooperative, Inc
09.2020 - Current
Feed Delivery Driver
09.2019 - 08.2020
CDL DRIVER
CLASS A, Speedee
04.2018 - 08.2019
SHAG DRIVER/MACHINE OPERATOR
Michael Foods
04.2016 - 04.2018
CNC OPERATOR
Iowa Mold Tooling
05.2015 - 03.2016
MACHINE OPERATOR
Eaton Corp
11.2010 - 05.2015
OTR TRUCK DRIVER
Madden Trucking LTD
06.2001 - 01.2004
OTR TRUCK DRIVER, G.F.Lacaeyse
10.2000 - 05.2001
High school diploma - Aviation
Iowa Central Community College
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Lead CDL Driver
Speedee Delivery