Louis walton
Mount Washington,KY
Summary
Dedicated Truck Driver experienced in diverse transportation roles and committed to safety and efficiency. Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through effective route planning, vehicle maintenance, and proactive communication. Focused on delivering results in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Sunbeltrentals
Mount Washington, Kentucky
06.2014 - Current
- Delivered rental equipment to customer sites for Sunbelt Rentals
- Loaded and unloaded equipment at delivery locations to ensure timely project completion. construction equipment at branch yards
- Secured loads using chains, straps, and tie-down equipment
- Verified delivery paperwork and route information with dispatch
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Communicated with customers at job sites about equipment placement
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Followed DOT rules, traffic laws, and company safety procedures
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck and trailer before routes and after returns
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Reported vehicle concerns and equipment issues to supervisors
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening, and inquiry response skills.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Suburban towing inc.
Louisville, KY
06.2007 - 02.2014
- Delivered rental equipment to customer sites for Sunbelt Rentals
- Inspected truck and trailer before routes and after returns
- Secured loads using chains, straps, and tie-down equipment
- Verified delivery paperwork and route information with dispatch
- Followed DOT rules, traffic laws, and company safety procedures
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Reported vehicle concerns and equipment issues to supervisors
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Communicated with customers at job sites about equipment placement
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
- Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening, and inquiry response skills.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Conducted emergency vehicle repairs to restore safety and dependability.
Education
Seneca High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Air brake certification
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- OTR driving
- Long-haul driving
- Defensive driving
- Hazardous materials transport
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Safe driving
- Pre trip inspection
- Vehicle inspection
- Trailer coupling
- Load securing
- Load securing proficiency
- Loading and unloading
- Freight handling
- Cargo handling
- Delivery coordination
- Route planning
- GPS navigation mastery
- GPS and route planning
- Logbook compliance
- Logbook management
- Accurate record keeping
- Route logs
- Schedule coordination
- Time management
- Planning
- Transportation safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Traffic law knowledge
- Document management
- Invoice verification
- Payment collection
- Damage mitigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Routine maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment handling
- Emergency response readiness
- Emergency response
- Situational awareness
- Attention to accuracy
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving capacity
- Adaptability and resilience
- Physical endurance
- Heavy lifting
- Stress management
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Customer interaction
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Flexible schedule availability
- Clean driving record
- Mechanical tools
- Planning
- Cross-docking operations
- Load safety
- Auto delivery
- Heavy haul expert
- Freight handling
- Decision making
- Communicating with customers
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Customer-oriented
- Logbook management
- Materials transport
- Clean driving record
- Invoice verification
- Damage mitigation
- Fuel efficiency
- Cross-docking operations
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Sunbeltrentals
06.2014 - Current
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Suburban towing inc.
06.2007 - 02.2014
Seneca High School