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Melvin Cornelius

FirstFleet
North Las Vegas,NV
1
Language
34
years of professional experience

Reliable commercial truck driver with over 10 years of experience in optimizing routes and ensuring on-time deliveries. Known for strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, consistently fostering positive relationships with dispatchers and clients. I show up, I work hard, I give my best to deliver.

Work History

Commercial Truck Driver

2 Years 4 Months
FirstFleet | 06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for contacting dispatchers by phone for pickup & delivery of their customers. Made sure to perform pre & post trip inspections on company truck and kept logs up to date & incompliance with regulations. I drove in multiple states to deliver freight. I also made deliveries to local stores in the Las Vegas, and did relays between Nevada & Arizona. Most of my experience is hauling dry 53' vans.
  • Developed time management skills for on time delivery of equipment Patienceeandise to
  • Patience with customers & dispatchers to achieve a better team relationship.
  • My endorsements are: Van, & Tankers, Double/Triple Trailers combinations.

Commercial Truck Driver

8 Years 3 Months
Ryder Logistics | 01.2016 - 04.2024
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance on tractors, and 53' trailers.
  • Operated commercial vehicles safely, delivering electronics, & broker loads on time, adhering to all regulations.
  • Provided reliable transportation of Xerox machines through multiple states, and Canada, maintaining a clean driving record and adhering to company guidelines for rest breaks, hours of service, or other relevant factors within the industry.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

9 Years 2 Months
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos | 08.2006 - 10.2015
  • Operated long-haul commercial vehicles, ensuring timely and safe delivery of freight across multiple states & Canadian provinces.
  • Developed effective routing strategies to optimize fuel consumption and minimize transit times.
  • Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations, enhancing safety standards during transport operations.
  • Managed vehicle maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.

Lease Operator

8 Years 7 Months
Swift Transportation | 01.1998 - 08.2006

Operated commercial vehicle, transporting (53', 48', & 28') trailers on dedicated routes for Good Guys Electronics across California, Arizona, & Nevada.

Performed pre & post trip inspections on vehicles. Kept logs in compliance with Federal regulations.

  • Streamlined communication with landowners, addressing concerns promptly and fostering positive relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of expenses incurred during operations, enabling better budget management and cost control of vehicle expenses.

Commercial Truck Driver

5 Years 3 Months
Swift Transportation | 10.1992 - 01.1998
  • Operated commercial vehicles safely to deliver goods on time, adhering to all regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes, reducing delays and enhancing delivery efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate shipping logs and delivery records for management review and compliance purposes.

Skills

Truck driving
Defensive driving
Safe driving practices
Over-the-road driving
Trip inspections
Logbook maintenance
Documentation management
Route optimization
Planning routes
Clean MVR
Communication and teamwork
Decision-making

Languages

English

Timeline

Commercial Truck Driver

FirstFleet
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Commercial Truck Driver

Ryder Logistics
01.2016 - 04.2024Read More

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
08.2006 - 10.2015Read More

Lease Operator

Swift Transportation
01.1998 - 08.2006Read More

Commercial Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
10.1992 - 01.1998Read More
Melvin Cornelius