Enjoy tinkering with engines, working with tools, welding, cooking, organizing, making stuff more efficient

OTR flatbed truck driver-maintain medical card, run Elogs consistent with DOT regulations and FMCSR, Reform daily inspections, pretrip and en route inspections of tractor, trailer, load and equipment not only securement but safe stowage of equipment not in use. Successfully traveled across all 48 states observing road construction, changes in weather, night driving, various animal warning and all road sign hazards, maintaining safe following distance and observe defensive driving practices throughout the day, looking for ways to improve on safety.
Flatbed Company Truck Driver,OTR- Perform daily pretrip inspections, maintain medical fitness, DOT regulations and FMCSR. Strapped, chained, tarped, various products and commodities, also hauled oversized loads, everything from, steel beams, pipes, copper, aluminum, various random structures and components, shingles, lumber products, plastic pipes, machines, tractors, skid loaders,ect.
Traveled all 48 states, as far as Vancouver, WA, to Portland, Me , Miami , FL to Los Angeles, Ca covered entire map observing every road and warning sign and had lots of defensive driving opportunities to improve upon in varying terrains and weather conditions and traffic situations, I loved driving to be honest I still do
OTR Truck driver for Landstar Inway, purchased a semi truck through Arrow Truck Sales, started booking my own freight once completed orientation, next 8 months I experienced what very few in trucking, got to experience, being my own boss for real, unfortunately, the power unit i selected was on its way out, could never keep up with the maintenance, truck was repo, but the experience spoke volumes about the possibilities of being a true owner operator and making it, but the vehicle has to be right in order to do that
Took care of disabled mom, cooked, cleaned, changed diapers, shopped, had her bath herself, supplied entertainment maintained house bills and finances and credit card bills as well as the mortgage and utilities, took care of automobile maintenance and maintain the grounds and landscaping of her home
Defensive driving
Maintenance
Logbook maintenance
Route planning
Weather awareness
Fuel efficiency
Equipment inspection
Backing skills
Vehicle control
Load securement
Maintaining logs
Trip planning
Safe driving practices
Pre-trip inspections
Heavy lifting
Health and safety
Load security
Accident prevention
DOT regulations
Permit acquisition
Manual drive operation
Load strapping
Truck maintenance
Flatbed inspection
Tarping
Offloading coordination
Load distribution
Material delivery
Teamwork
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Safe driving
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Loading and unloading
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Safety regulations compliance
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Flexibility
Class A license
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Tractor-trailer operation
Clean driving record
Dependable and cooperative
Physical strength
Relationship building
Commercial driving
Customer relations
Trailer coupling and uncoupling
Team coordination
Assisting customers
Documentation skills
Vehicle inspection
Team building
Load inspection
Visual inspection
Reporting skills
Task prioritization
Self motivation
GPS mapping
Delivery documentation
Document verification
Safety and emergency equipment
Interpersonal skills
Map reading
Analytical thinking
Mechanical troubleshooting
Deadline management
Valid [type] driver's license with [type] endorsement
Conflict resolution
Valid [type] driver's license with [type] endorsement
Valid [type] driver's license with [type] endorsement
Goal setting
Truck weighing
State and federal regulations
Professionalism
Interpersonal communication
Logistics planning
Record keeping
Vehicle maintenance
GPS applications
Preventive Maintenance
Time management abilities
Enjoy tinkering with engines, working with tools, welding, cooking, organizing, making stuff more efficient