Matthew Howard
Hampton,GA
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon Driver
AMAZON
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Accelerated Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Loaded, balanced, and secured product to safely transport goods
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after each trip and performed minor repairs to keep the truck functional
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Truck Driver
Sans Transport
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Class A over the road Truck Driver
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data to keep reports current
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after each trip and performed minor repairs to keep the truck functional
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Forklift Operator
Bollore Logistic
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Department: Console builder for Air and ocean freight, Team lead for general warehouse
- Decertified Dock Loader, Packer.
Dock Loader, Packer
NewBreed
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed merchandise and supplies
- QA Inspector, Order Filler, and Pallet builder.
Education
Information Technology -
Herzing University
01.2003
Skills
- Cargo Handling
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Route Management
- Clean MVR
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- Truck Weighing
- Safe Driving Practices
- Punctual and Reliable
- Patience and understanding
- Flexible Schedule
- Driving in Adverse Conditions
- Navigational Systems and GPS
Timeline
Amazon Driver
AMAZON
09.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator/Truck Driver
Accelerated Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
Sans Transport
01.2018 - 01.2019
Forklift Operator
Bollore Logistic
01.2013 - 01.2018
Dock Loader, Packer
NewBreed
01.2011 - 01.2013
Information Technology -
Herzing University