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Nihat Polat

Lynnwood

Summary

Accomplished driver with extensive experience as a long haul truck driver, excelling in route navigation and time management. Proven ability to deliver goods safely and on schedule, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and a CDL license. Recognized for maintaining high standards in vehicle inspections and adapting to adverse driving conditions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Lyft, Uber, Amazon
Seattle
12.2016 - 07.2025
  • Navigated city routes efficiently for ride-share and package delivery services.
  • Utilized GPS technology to plan routes and avoid traffic delays during transit.
  • Assisted passengers with loading and unloading bags during rideshare pickups.
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.

Truck Driver

Sam Lines, DTS Dispatch & Transportation Services
Seattle
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed delivery schedules and communicated with dispatch to ensure timely arrivals.
  • Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting freight across designated routes.
  • Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery documentation.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.

Quality Control Inspector

Next NSL
Istanbul
04.2010 - 02.2016
  • Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments etc.
  • Continued my job until I moved to the States in 2016.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul
07-1989

Skills

  • Route navigation
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Safe driving practices
  • Vehicle inspections
  • CDL license & Commercial driving
  • Basic vehicle maintenance
  • Driving in adverse conditions

Languages

Turkish
Professional
English
Professional

Timeline

Truck Driver

Sam Lines, DTS Dispatch & Transportation Services
01.2022 - 01.2025

Driver

Lyft, Uber, Amazon
12.2016 - 07.2025

Quality Control Inspector

Next NSL
04.2010 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

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