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Patrick Compton

Laplace,LA

Summary

Well-trained individual maintaining high company standards through great customer service and interpersonal skills. Confident Hazmat Tanker Driver consistently alert to customer needs and requirements.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

OTR Truck Driver

Bennets Trucking LLC
06.2016 - Current
  • Achieved timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and adhering to schedules.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining professionalism during pick-ups and dropoffs.
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Maintained accurate logbooks for DOT compliance, minimizing fines and violations.
  • Safely navigated various weather conditions and road hazards, prioritizing the safety of cargo and fellow motorists.
  • Managed proper loading and unloading of cargo, adhering to weight limits and securing loads for safe transport.
  • Assisted with training new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and best practices for CDL truck driving.
  • Adjusted driving techniques based on traffic patterns, reducing delays in delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Gulf Transport
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
  • Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
  • Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
  • Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
  • Located and removed radioactive materials, contaminated soil and fuel.
  • Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.

Driver

River Parish Disposal
Metairie, LA
04.2009 - 01.2012
  • Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
  • Collected and gathered garbage from buildings, businesses and other facilities 7 days per week.
  • Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
  • Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
  • Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.

Class A CDL Driver

S&M Transport
Saraland, AL
02.2007 - 04.2009
  • My duties as a driver was to pick up from ports of america and drop the loaded container to georgia pacific then carry the empty container back to ports of america to be reloaded through out the southeastern region
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Assured compliance with DOT regulations when transporting hazardous materials by following stringent safety protocols at all times.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through consistent punctuality, dependability, and professionalism during pickups and deliveries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Major

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
08.2006 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

East St. John High School
Reserve, LA
05.2006

Skills

  • Log Updating
  • Recovering Vehicles
  • Work Logging
  • Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
  • Heavy haul expert

Timeline

OTR Truck Driver

Bennets Trucking LLC
06.2016 - Current

Hazmat Tanker Driver

Gulf Transport
01.2012 - 05.2016

Driver

River Parish Disposal
04.2009 - 01.2012

Class A CDL Driver

S&M Transport
02.2007 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Major

Grambling State University
08.2006 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

East St. John High School

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