Robert Allison
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Dedicated Semi Truck Driver with over 9 years of experience in long-haul transportation. Skilled in route planning, load securing, and effective communication with dispatch. Proven track record of maintaining safety regulations and optimizing delivery schedules.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Semi Truck Driver
Emery Sapp and Sons, ESS
Columbia, MT
11.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy trucks for long-haul delivery of goods across multiple states.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained accurate logs of driving hours.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and address maintenance issues.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive updates and report delays during transport.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times and fuel efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, securing freight to prevent damage during transit.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and company policies.
- Managed paperwork related to shipments and maintained clear records for tracking purposes.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Semi Truck Driver
Shafer
Martinsburg, MO
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Operated semi-truck for long-distance transportation of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules and routes for timely shipments.
- Safeguarded merchandise against damage during transit by securing it within the trailer using straps, blocks or other methods as required.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, performed preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and other service activities.
- Provided customer service by helping load and unload freight when necessary.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight when necessary using forklift or pallet jack equipment.
- Coordinated pick up and delivery times with customers or vendors upon arrival at destination points.
- Conducted periodic checks of vehicle systems such as brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other essential operating components during trips.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and procedures.
- Communicated with dispatch to report issues and receive instructions.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and mileage.
Semi Truck Driver
Wolfmeyers
Fulton, MT
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods across regional routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo documentation.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and regulations during operations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Managed delivery schedules to meet customer expectations consistently.
- Resolved minor mechanical issues to ensure vehicle readiness for transport.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.C. Harmen High School
Kansas City,Ks.05-1985
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Load securing
- Preventive maintenance
- Customer service
- Forklift operation
- Barcode scanning
- Warehouse management systems
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Inventory reporting
- Attention to detail
- Heavy equipment operations
- Warehouse picking
- Hazardous materials handling
- Bill of lading
- Pallet construction
- Shipping operations
- Safe driver
- Shipping and receiving
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift maintenance
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
Semi Truck Driver
Emery Sapp and Sons, ESS
11.2023 - Current
Semi Truck Driver
Shafer
01.2019 - 11.2023
Semi Truck Driver
Wolfmeyers
01.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
J.C. Harmen High School