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Matthew Whitfield

San Angelo,TX

Summary

Reliable Truck Driver known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Possess strong navigation, vehicle maintenance knowledge, and load securing abilities. Excel in communication and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations under diverse conditions. Motivated professional proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics, and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks. Professional experienced using gps to determine efficient routes. Hardworking individual with several years of safe driving. Long-haul and regional driving background. Reliable professional in commercial transportation, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance to ensure timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and punctuality in all transport assignments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

United States Army
Lawton, OK
05.2001 - 03.2009
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Howard College
Big Spring, TX
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Lawton High School
Lawton, OK
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Skills

  • Transportation safety
  • Load security
  • Commercial driving
  • Time management
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Schedule management
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Heavy lifting
  • Heavy haul expert
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Decision-making
  • Weather awareness
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Materials transport
  • Long-haul driving
  • Cargo handling
  • Mechanical tools
  • Basic maintenance
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Safe driving
  • Tanker and hazmat endorsements
  • Cross-docking experience
  • Hazardous materials endorsement
  • Route logs
  • Defensive driver training
  • Logistics planning
  • GPS and route planning
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Route management
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Safe driving practices
  • Air brake certification
  • Vehicle systems
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Defensive driving techniques

Timeline

Truck Driver

United States Army
05.2001 - 03.2009

Associate of Arts -

Howard College

High School Diploma -

Lawton High School

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Angelo State University
Matthew Whitfield