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Marquis Williams

Leesville,LA

Summary

Dedicated Class A CDL Driver with extensive experience, excelling in vehicle inspections and cargo securing. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and optimize delivery schedules. Strong work ethic and adaptability ensure efficient operations while maintaining high standards in hazardous materials handling and team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

South East Carriers
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Operated Class A dry van trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
  • Managed delivery schedules while adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Resolved minor mechanical issues to minimize downtime during transportation tasks.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff for timely loading and unloading of freight shipments.
  • Secured freight within dry vans and verified load stability periodically during trip.
  • Performed minor troubleshooting and repairs on trucks and trailers and gained expertise at spotting potential problems early.
  • Executed thorough truck and trailer inspection before each trip, each day of trip and after trip to verify safety and good mechanical condition.
  • Coupled and uncoupled trailers, connected, and disconnected air and electrical lines and maintained and positioned fifth wheels.
  • Operated powered industrial forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload trailers.

Class A Truck Driver/Tanker, OTR

Logistics Network Group
Burr Ridge, Illinois
06.2019 - 01.2024
  • Operated Class A truck for long-haul deliveries across multiple states.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
  • Complied with federal and state driving regulations and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
  • Conducted routine vehicle maintenance checks before and after trips.
  • Planned routes to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize travel time.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles as required by DOT regulations.
  • Kept accurate records of fuel purchases and other expenses incurred during trips.
  • Managed daily logs of working hours and miles driven using electronic logging devices.
  • Reported any delays due to weather, road conditions, vehicle malfunctions. to the dispatcher promptly.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo according to shipping documents.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings and trainings offered by employers or industry organizations such as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at pickup and delivery points.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Monitored trailer temperature systems to ensure goods are being maintained within acceptable temperatures throughout transit.
  • Maintained accurate records, including trip logs, cargo manifests, bills of lading, and other documents as required by the company or federal regulations.
  • Transported hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
Murray, Kentucky
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Operated Class A tractor-trailer to transport freight across designated routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours and miles driven for regulatory compliance.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding routes, schedules, and delivery updates.
  • Adhered to all traffic regulations and company safety policies during operations.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures and best practices.
  • Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
  • Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.

Education

Class A CDL

Coastal Trucking Driving
Alexandria, LA
05-2016

General Studies

Leesville High School
Leesville, LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Cargo securing
  • Electronic logging
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Safety compliance
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Heavy lifting capacity
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • DOT regulations compliance
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Strong work ethic
  • Loading and unloading

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver

South East Carriers
05.2024 - 07.2025

Class A Truck Driver/Tanker, OTR

Logistics Network Group
06.2019 - 01.2024

Class A Truck Driver, OTR

Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2019

Class A CDL

Coastal Trucking Driving

General Studies

Leesville High School

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