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PAUL VANDERGRIFF

Gainesville

Summary

Accomplished CDL Truck Driver with extensive experience at Vulcan, adept at optimizing routes and ensuring cargo safety. Proven ability to enhance delivery efficiency through strategic planning and effective communication. Skilled in vehicle operation and safety inspections, consistently achieving on-time deliveries while maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Class B CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mix/ Vulcan ( Merged Company)
Sherman
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained logs of working hours, distance travelled, delivery information, fuel consumption, vehicle condition and other details as required by law.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Communicated with dispatch and customers enthusiastically, focusing on client satisfaction.
  • Checked vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before and after trips.

CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mix and Materials
Gainesville
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Notified dispatchers about arrival times at destinations so that unloading schedules could be coordinated accordingly.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Completed deliveries by requested times.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Inspected freight upon loading, unloading for damage or incorrect quantity, quality of product delivered.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Provided courteous customer service by addressing customer concerns in a professional manner.

Class B CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mixed Concrete
Sherman/ Gainsville
03.2021 - 03.2022

Provided top product shipment, delivery, quality control, eliminating downtime, and maximizing revenue.

  • Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently by planning the most efficient routes based on traffic conditions and weather forecasts.
  • Reported any mechanical issues or delays encountered during shifts promptly to supervisors or dispatchers.
  • Performed daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure safe operation.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks using a forklift.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Maintained logs of deliveries
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
  • Communicated with dispatch and customers enthusiastically, focusing on client satisfaction.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Kept records of delivery confirmations from customers upon completion of each trip.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Delivered goods to customers in a safe and timely manner.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods using proper lifting techniques when necessary.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws while driving vehicles.

Supply Technician/Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

United States Army
Frankfort
06.1980 - 12.1984
  • Prepared supply documents such as requisitions, purchase orders and packing slips.
  • Maintained stock records, including receipts, issues, returns, adjustments and transfers.
  • Organized warehouse space by labeling shelves, bins, drawers and other storage locations.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies; reported any problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Operated heavy equipment
  • Participated in drills designed to test safety protocols in case of an emergency situation.
  • Attended training sessions to maintain knowledge of updated company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained proper paperwork to provide accurate incident records.
  • Maintained daily logs of activities with detailed reports when necessary.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Shipping And Receiving/ Truck Driving

Texas National Guard
Dallas, TX
03-1988

Some College (No Degree) - Inventory/ Shipping And Receiving

United States Army
Frankfort Germany
12-1984

Skills

  • Vehicle operation
  • Route planning
  • Cargo handling
  • Safety inspection
  • Log maintenance
  • GPS navigation

Education and Training

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Accomplishments

  • Honorable Discharge
  • Certificate of Training Shipping and Receiving
  • Knowledge of Use of Fork Lifts, Skid-Steer, Bucket Loader Class B CDL Certified

Timeline

Class B CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mix/ Vulcan ( Merged Company)
03.2023 - 05.2024

CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mix and Materials
04.2021 - 05.2022

Class B CDL Truck Driver

Ready Mixed Concrete
03.2021 - 03.2022

Supply Technician/Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

United States Army
06.1980 - 12.1984

Some College (No Degree) - Shipping And Receiving/ Truck Driving

Texas National Guard

Some College (No Degree) - Inventory/ Shipping And Receiving

United States Army
PAUL VANDERGRIFF