Linda Webb
Truck driver
STOCKBRIDGE,GA
Summary
I Linda Webb, have been a tractor and trailer and a flat bed driver and a dump truck driver and a reffer unit driver and a dry van driver, for 35 yrs and also I was certified as a trainer on the safety team and of course a certified professional trainer for drivers, training for at least 5 yrs and also,own my own truck for 3 yrs,but ended up stopping, after the death of child and started back with a company, after 2 yrs of grieving, and now as of today I would love to make a change and start dispatch and learn the ways of being behind the scene
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
02.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Truck Driver
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2008 - Current
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Truck Operator
Own Business
06.1990 - 06.2008
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Education
Certified - All
Truck Driving, Academy
Conyers, GA08.1990
Diploma - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Walker High School
Atl,ga06.1986
Skills
- SAP
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vehicle Systems
- Route Logs
- Cargo Handling
- Commercial Driving
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- Adjusting Routes
- Critical Thinking
- Trip Planning
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
- Auto Delivery
- DOT Compliance
- Monitoring
- Vehicle Checklists
- GPS and Route Planning
- Dry Vans
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Work Logging
- Defensive Driver Training
- Fuel Logs
- Time Management
- Coordination
- Vehicle Inspection
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Planning Abilities
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Electricity
- Learning Strategies
- Defensive Strategies
- Cargo-Specific Procedures
- 3M Post-It App
- Route Navigation Software
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Temperature Measurement
- Air Brake Certification
- Troubleshooting
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Shipping and Packaging
- DOT Requirements
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Logistics Planning
- Recovering Vehicles
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Weight Limits
- First Aid
- Speaking
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Omnitracs Performance Monitoring
- Inquiry Response
- Regional Trucking
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Over the Road Trucking
- Document Verification
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Manage Loads
- Systems Evaluation
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Corrective Actions
- Trailer Maintenance
- Traffic Observations
- Analytical Approach
Timeline
Truck Driver
Penske Logistics, Ford Motor Company, MSC, CMMS
02.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
AmeriCold Logistics
08.2008 - Current
Truck Operator
Own Business
06.1990 - 06.2008
Certified - All
Truck Driving, Academy
Diploma - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Walker High School
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