Randy Shaffer
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Freight team associate with 20 years of experience in freight management and safety compliance. Expertise in training staff, maintaining accurate inventory records, and optimizing operations for enhanced efficiency. Extensive experience in vehicle inspection and safety compliance, with a proven ability to plan efficient routes and resolve roadside issues to ensure timely deliveries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Team Associate
Averitt
Cookeville, Tennessee
06.2006 - 05.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for long-haul deliveries across multiple states.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logbooks to document driving hours and rest periods.
- Communicated with dispatch for updated routing and delivery instructions.
- Planned routes using GPS systems for efficient navigation during long-distance hauls.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to facilitate efficient loading and unloading procedures.
- Resolved roadside issues swiftly to minimize delays in delivery schedules.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents for each load, ensuring compliance with internal requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, TN05-1991
Skills
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Safety compliance and regulations
- Freight management and logistics
- Effective communication skills
- Team building and collaboration
- Accurate record keeping
- Defensive driving techniques
- Basic computer literacy
- Emergency response preparedness
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Flexible schedule availability
- Transportation safety practices
- Self-motivation and discipline
- OTR driving expertise
- Logbook management systems
- Safe driving practices and protocols
- Class A commercial driver's license
- Cargo handling and loading/unloading
- Traffic law knowledge and adherence
- GPS navigation and route planning
- Fuel efficiency strategies
- Planning and organization skills
- Document management systems
- Dependable and reliable performance
- Efficient trip planning techniques
- Equipment maintenance proficiency
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Inclement weather driving strategies
- Route management expertise
Certification
- Class A Commercial Drivers License 2001
- Air Brake Certification 2001
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
Averitt
06.2006 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School