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TruckDriver

Paul Loyd

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished truck driver with a clean MVR and a Class A CDL, recognized for achieving zero accidents at Swift Transportation. Expert in GPS route planning and load security, demonstrating a courteous demeanor while ensuring timely deliveries. Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
10.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Delivery Driver

Mygrant Glass
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Safely and punctually delivered auto parts to local automobile stores from large distributor.
  • Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2006

Skills

  • Transportation safety
  • Load security
  • Commercial driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Lift up to 60 pounds
  • Clean MVR
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • OTR driving

Certification

Doubles, Triples

Timeline

Truck Driver

Swift Transportation
10.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver

Mygrant Glass
04.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Geography

Texas State University

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