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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
Certification
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Rachel Gartner

Richmond,VA
Rachel Gartner

Summary

I went to CDS Tractor Trailer School at Brightpoint Community College (formerly known as John Tyler Community College) in Chester VA. I started class in July 2021 with class first and then I went out on the yard to do my training in October 2021. I learned to how to pre trip a truck, I learned to straight back, offset and parallel park and the school taught me how to drive a 10 speed manual. I passed my final exam in December 2021.

In January 2022 I began working at UHaul in the Ubox division where I drive a flatbed truck with a donkey forklift on the back of the trailer. I deliver wooden and metal boxes for customers in residential and commercial areas through most of Virginia where the customers use those boxes to store their items to move or store items. Once I deliver the boxes I come back and pick up the box(es), and I either deliver them back to customers at their new location, or help store them in the company warehouse, or the company has the boxes shipped any and everywhere through other trucks that come to our warehouse. I also have experience in the warehouse and I am forklift certified

An organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others.

A quick learner looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning more about the trucking'/logistics field inside and out.

Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. I offer strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

U-Haul International

Class A CDL Driver
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • I drive a flatbed truck delivering metal and wooden moving boxes (under the U-Haul Ubox division) using a donkey forklift on the back of the trailer. I drop the box(es) off at customers residential and commercial areas and pick them back up. We also have the option to bring the box(es) on a single or double trailer as well as the customer coming to our location to load and unload.
  • Driven the local route in residential and commercial area. I've driven in cities, suburbs, mountain and rural areas from places like the City of Richmond, to Williamsburg, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Alexandria, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington and other areas that are north, west and south Virginia.
  • 1 year + of working in a warehouse and keeping it organized and up to date, stacking and places the Boxes where they need to be, helping with taking the boxes in and out of trailers that are delivered to our facility (BOLs)
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • 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.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using forklifts.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from the flatbed truck for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.

CDS Tractor Trailer School, Trailer

Student
07.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • I went to CDS Tractor, School,
  • I started class in July 2021, and I graduated in December 2021
  • I learned to drive a 10 speed manual and gear shift (upshift and downshift, double clutch) I learned how to couple and uncouple a trailer, I learned how to do pre trip and post trip in a safe and timely manor
  • I learned how to do maneuvers: straight back, offset and parallel
  • I learned how to make proper turns in a 18 wheeler
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Chicken Salad Chick

Line Cook and Prep Cook
09.2018 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Worked in the back of house as a line cook
  • Started off making & prepping food,
  • Became the main caterer for the company, making large orders where I plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
  • Increased sales by 5%

PANERA BREAD

Line Cook
09.2017 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • I worked on a line, where I made salads, soups, sandwiches and more
  • Fast paced environment, and we are quick and effective in what we do
  • Helped customers with orders, tell them about the new items and produce we have I did have a leave of absence in December 2017 (I was pregnant and I gave birth) and then I went back at the end of January 2018 and have been there ever since
  • Prepped food and ran the cash register

Education

John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA

Trade School from Logistics,
12.2021

University Overview

Hermitage High School
Richmond, VA

High School Diploma
06.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Delivery Driver Experience (1 year), Tractor Trailer Experience (1 year), Flatbed Truck Expertise (1 year), Freight Experience (1 year) Mechanical Knowledge (1 year)
  • Forklift and Warehouse Experience (1 year)
  • Efficient Trip Planner with GPS Knowledge (1 year)
  • Languages: English - Expert, Spanish - Beginner
  • Vehicle Inspection, Pre Trip and Post Trip
  • DOT Requirements and Regulations and Compliance using Logs
  • Customer Service (3 years)

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Class A CDL Training - July 2021 - December 2021
  • Class A CDL License - December 2021 - Present
  • Forklift Certified - April 2022 - Present
  • Warehouse Training - January 2022 - Present

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver
U-Haul International
01.2022 - Current
Student
CDS Tractor Trailer School, Trailer
07.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Chicken Salad Chick
09.2018 - 03.2021
Line Cook
PANERA BREAD
09.2017 - 09.2019
John Tyler Community College
Trade School from Logistics,
Hermitage High School
High School Diploma
Rachel Gartner