Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 28+ years in logistics. 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
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28 Years of experience in Logistics Transportation
Work History
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Mark D. Sandridge
06.2023 - 10.2023
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload all freight.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, Electronic Driver Log
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
CDL Class A Truck Driver OTR
Penske Logistics
04.2017 - 06.2023
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, Electronic Drivers Log
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 79500 pounds with 0 incident.
Transported heavy freight across ramps, parking lots, side walkways using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial buildings.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Class A Cdl Truck Driver
Pro Driver
09.2016 - 01.2017
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Class A Cdl Truck Driver
Knight Transportation
02.2015 - 01.2017
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 78000 pounds with 0 incidents.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Class A Cdl Truck Driver
TransForce
02.2014 - 11.2014
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Transported heavy freight across ramps, sidewalk, and parking lot using hand trucks and pallet jacks to move loads into residential and commercial building
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Class A Cdl Truck Driver
BLC Transportation
11.2013 - 01.2014
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Minimized breakdowns and complex mechanical issues by inspecting trucks each day and completing routine maintenance.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Class A Cdl Truck Driver
Celadon Trucking Services
12.2012 - 11.2013
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Worked with location personnel to quickly load and unload.
Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
Operated vehicles with capacities as high as 78000 pounds with 0 incidents.
Delivered equipment to worksites across ramps, sidewalks, parking lots.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckinley High School
Canton, OH
Skills
Dry Vans
Double and Triple Trailers
GPS and Route Planning
Refrigerated Trailers Operation
Daily Vehicle Inspections
Class a Commercial Driver's License
Efficient Trip Planner
DOT Compliance
Customer Accounts Management
Tractor Trailer Driving
Accomplishments
Named: Penske Logistics Safe Driver of the year 2018
Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.