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Robert Newsome

Truck Driver
Lake City,MN

Summary

Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Hader Farms Trucking
Wanamingo, MN
04.2022 - Current
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.

Driver

Brad LeVan
Plainview, MN
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.

Logistics Coordinator

Sjoquist Hay & Straw
Goodhue, MN
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Valley Transportation
Grand Meadow, MN
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • 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.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.

Driver

Melton
Tulsa, OK
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.

Farm Equipment Operator

Griffin Warehouse
Millen, GA
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
  • Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.

Firefighter

Millen Fire Department
Millen, GA
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

Jailer

Jenkins County Sheriff's Office
Millen, GA
04.2015 - 01.2016
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over 30 inmates simultaneously.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jenkins County High School
05.2015

Skills

  • Commercial driving
  • Customer rapport
  • Database Management
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Driver

Hader Farms Trucking
04.2022 - Current

Driver

Brad LeVan
04.2021 - 04.2022

Logistics Coordinator

Sjoquist Hay & Straw
10.2019 - 04.2021

Heavy Haul Truck Driver

Valley Transportation
01.2019 - 10.2019

Driver

Melton
11.2018 - 01.2019

Farm Equipment Operator

Griffin Warehouse
02.2017 - 11.2018

Firefighter

Millen Fire Department
01.2016 - 02.2017

Jailer

Jenkins County Sheriff's Office
04.2015 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Jenkins County High School
Robert NewsomeTruck Driver