Oral Sommerville
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 3 years of experience on road. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 17 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Motivated Truck Driver proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 16 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Point Logistics
Bartlett, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- 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.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Truck Driver
MTI inc.
Elizabeth, New Jersey
01.2019 - 10.2023
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- 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.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Truck Driver
StateWide Carries LLC
Newark, New Jersey
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- 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.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Truck Driver
Rv Trucking
Newark, New Jersey
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
Truck Driver
Schneider national
Carlisle, PA
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Truck Driver
Smith and Solomon Driver Training
Philadelphia, PA
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Education
GED -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ06-1991
Skills
- Route Management
- Safe Driving
- Equipment Operation
- Document Management
- Materials Transport
- Delivery Scheduling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- OTR Driving
- Accurate record keeping
- Dependable and reliable
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- DOT Compliance
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Truck Driver
Point Logistics
11.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
MTI inc.
01.2019 - 10.2023
Truck Driver
StateWide Carries LLC
07.2015 - 12.2018
Truck Driver
Rv Trucking
11.2013 - 06.2015
Truck Driver
Schneider national
10.2007 - 11.2008
Truck Driver
Smith and Solomon Driver Training
07.2007 - 09.2007
GED -
Essex County College
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