Melvin Wright
Eastover,SC
Summary
- Accomplished CDL Class A Driver with a proven track record of safety and efficiency, highlighted by a zero-accident history across roles. Skilled in GPS navigation and route planning, coupled with a strong work ethic and effective communication, ensuring timely and secure deliveries. Demonstrated expertise in vehicle maintenance and hazardous materials handling, enhancing operational productivity.
- Skilled Class A CDL Driver bringing strong background in OTR, and PND-range trucking. Offers strong safety record and good documentation skills to meet DOT standards. Licensed in South Carolina with tanker, hazmat, triples and doubles, endorsement.
- Capable OTR skilled at loading and managing tractor-trailer loads. Proven expertise in operating safely and maintaining vehicles. Handles customer interactions with friendly service and efficient handling of containers, paperwork and payments.
- Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating manual, automatic and ten speed trucks, 53 foot van trailers, tankers, and containers as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
- Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads.
- Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Averitt Express
08.2024 - Current
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Delivered and unloaded products with equipment such as pallet jacks and shoulder straps.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Protected orders by properly balancing and bracing loads to prevent shifting and damage.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Picked up supplies and back hauls from vendors and completed related paperwork.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
CDL A Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/CDL Truck Driver
C&K Trucking
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
CDL Class A/PND Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2022
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/CDL Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- 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.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Tech
Concorde Career College
5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 132 Memphis, TN 3813704-2011
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
405 Chestnut St. Darlington, SC 2953208-1991
Skills
- Basic mechanical skills
- GPS navigation
- Strong work ethic
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safe driving practices
- Route planning expertise
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Load securement
- Effective communication
- Pretrip inspections
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Cargo handling
- Inclement weather driving
- Loading and unloading
- Clean MVR
- Air brake certification
- OTR driving
Affiliations
- United States Marine Veteran
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Averitt Express
08.2024 - Current
CDL A Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
02.2023 - 07.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/CDL Truck Driver
C&K Trucking
06.2022 - 02.2023
CDL Class A/PND Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2022
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/CDL Truck Driver
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
02.2014 - 04.2016
No Degree - Surgical Tech
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
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