ROBERT DAHILL

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Ficel Transport

03.2000 - 03.2023

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Removed and unloaded packages from flatbed trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.