Marcus Sweet
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs. I am also very knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 20 years of experience on road.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Steel Built Trucking
Houston , Tx
05.2016 - Current
- Report delays, traffic, accidents, and other transportation situation to dispatcher, shipper, and receiver.
- Comply with all company safety regulations, traffic laws, and procedures.
- Operated tractor-trailers in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
- Conducted routine maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
OTR Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
Dallas, TX
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Update work log daily and track all deliveries.
- Communicate consistently with dispatch and customers.
- Follow company procedures, safety regulations, and traffic laws.
- Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Secured freight within truck and verified delivery of goods on-time and in good condition.
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Saia Motor Freight
Houston , Tx
06.2005 - 05.2012
- Supervised over 100 employees.
- Making sure that orders are pulled in orderly fashion.
- Load & Unload trailers daily.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Tracked goods to verify delivery timetables and effectively route to final destinations.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Resolved conflicts between customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees in a professional manner.
- Examined invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Education
Associates in Criminal Justice -
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12-1997
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
Houston, Tx 06-1995
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Route Planning Expertise
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Tractor-Trailer
- Warehouse
- Time Management
- Equipment Operation
- OTR Driving
- Defensive Driver Training
- Dependable and Reliable
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Materials Transport
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Steel Built Trucking
05.2016 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Stevens Transport
08.2012 - 05.2016
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Saia Motor Freight
06.2005 - 05.2012
Associates in Criminal Justice -
Prairie View A & M University
High School Diploma -
Kashmere High School
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