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TruckDriver
Marvin  Dowdy

Marvin Dowdy

Greenville,NC

Summary

Accomplished Truck Driver with a proven track record at Reekes Trucking, excelling in transportation safety and route planning. Demonstrated expertise in load security and compliance with DOT regulations, achieving zero accidents. Strong time management skills and a commitment to efficient delivery scheduling ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Reekes Trucking
10.2017 - Current
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Truck Driver

ASF Intermodal
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

Truck Driver

XPO Logistics
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Education

High School Diploma - Basic Studies

Union Pines High School
Cameron
06.1988

Skills

  • Transportation safety
  • Commercial driving
  • Load security
  • Invoice verification
  • DOT compliance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safe driving
  • Route planning expertise
  • Clean MVR
  • Time management
  • Planning
  • Route planning
  • Document management
  • Safe driving practices

Timeline

Truck Driver

Reekes Trucking
10.2017 - Current

Truck Driver

ASF Intermodal
11.2016 - 10.2017

Truck Driver

XPO Logistics
08.2015 - 08.2016

High School Diploma - Basic Studies

Union Pines High School
Marvin Dowdy
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