Paul Coutihno

CDL Truck Driver

HD Supply White Cap

10.2003 - Current

Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.