Nikkita Chesney

• Navigate long-haul routes while maintaining compliance with FMCSA regulations and delivery schedules.
• Inspect tractor-trailer equipment before departure to verify safety, readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Secure freight using proper load-binding techniques to prevent shifting and cargo damage.
• Document miles, fuel usage, and trip activities accurately in logbooks and electronic systems.
• Coordinate with dispatch to adjust routes, confirm appointments, and resolve delivery delays.
• Monitor vehicle performance during transport and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Drop and Hook trailers and change configuration of equipment
• Make sure deliveries are on time for scheduled appointments.
• Operate with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Deliver goods to customers both locally and long distance.
• Manage efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights, and preventing shifting.
• Reduce fuel costs through effective route planning and energy-efficient driving techniques.
• Maintain a safe driving record with timely vehicle inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
• Adhere to company policies regarding hours of service, maintaining proper logs for compliance purposes.
• Minimize delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Communicated professionally with customers, receivers, and warehouse staff during pickup and delivery.

• Trained new drivers on company safety policies, DOT compliance, and defensive driving procedures.
• Coordinated hands-on instruction for pre-trip inspections, trailer coupling, and equipment operation.
• Developed onboarding sessions covering load securement, delivery protocols, and vehicle inspection standards.
• Evaluated trainee performance and provided corrective coaching on route accuracy and logbook compliance.
• Reinforced FMCSA requirements through consistent guidance on hours-of-service and documentation practices.
• Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
• Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.

• Operated team truck assignments on over-the-road routes, maintaining safe, efficient transport.
• Coordinated with co-driver and dispatch to maintain schedule adherence and route updates.
• Followed FMCSA safety procedures, traffic laws, and company driving standards.
• Secured freight properly to prevent shifting, damage, and delivery delays.
• Navigated multi-state routes using GPS, trip plans, and freight documentation.
• Communicated delivery status, exceptions, and equipment concerns promptly to operations staff.
• Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to all company safety guidelines and federal regulations.
• Ensured compliance with weight limits by properly balancing load distribution within trailers before each journey.
• Enhanced vehicle maintenance, resulting in decreased downtime and repair expenses by performing regular pre-and post-trip inspections.
• Strengthened client relationships by providing excellent customer service during pick-ups, deliveries, and any necessary communication.
• Delivered goods on time, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations through diligent trip planning and time management.
• Contributed to a positive working environment for the entire trucking team through clear communication, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
• Facilitated smooth border crossings when required by maintaining accurate documentation for customs inspections and adhering to international regulations.
• Upheld a clean driving record through adherence to speed limits as well as state and local traffic laws at all times during transport operations.
• Increased team efficiency by effectively coordinating driving shifts and ensuring proper communication between team members.

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