Mekyas Tesfay
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated CDL A Truck Driver with extensive experience at JB Hunt Transport, skilled in load securement and route planning. Proven ability to manage stress effectively while ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining safety standards. Recognized for meticulous record-keeping and proactive communication with dispatch to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
03.2025 - Current
CDL A OTR Driver
Marten Transport
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- 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.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
CDL A OTR Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Recorded mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues, and damages.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Stone Mountain , GA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Meat Cutter
Dekalb farmers market
Decatur , GA
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
Skills
- Stress management techniques
- Load securement
- Safe driving practices
- Route planning expertise
- Order fulfillment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CDL A Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transport
03.2025 - Current
CDL A OTR Driver
Marten Transport
03.2024 - 03.2025
CDL A OTR Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2023 - 03.2024
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
05.2022 - 05.2023
Meat Cutter
Dekalb farmers market
02.2020 - 04.2022
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