Rodney Gildersleeve
Bessemer
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver Laborer
S&D Global
Milwaukee
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated various types of trucks to transport materials and goods safely.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently using proper lifting techniques.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed basic maintenance checks regularly.
- Followed established safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Truck Driver
Select One Inc
Chana
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
MN89 Inc
Chicago
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
United Express Inc
Bridgeview
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Ross Neely Trucking
Birmingham
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
GCG logistics
Scottsdale
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Halyard Express
Scottsdale
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive instructions and updates on routes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, ensuring proper handling and organization.
Truck Driver
Asquare Freight
Elk Grove Village
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Wood Express
Birmingham
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Supreme Freight
Birmingham
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Ecodrive
Schaumburg
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Mainstream/ Dart
Memphis
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Mx7
Oak Lawn
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Mgl logistics
Schiller Park
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Pullum llc
Birmingham
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
USA Drivers
Birmingham
09.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Truck Driver
Premium Transportation Staffing
Medina
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Greatwide American Trans.
Langhorne
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
WLX
North Kansas City
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Transportation Safety
Valparaiso
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
PAM Transport
Jonestown
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Truck Driver
Celedon Trucking
Indianapolis
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Fabrication Welder
Covenant Iron Works
Birmingham
06.2005 - 09.2015
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine welding specifications and requirements.
- Assembled metal structures by aligning and joining parts accurately.
Education
Westend High School
Birmingham , AlSkills
- Cargo handling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Pre-trip inspection
- Log management
- Route navigation
- Safety compliance
- Fuel management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Defensive driving techniques
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Stress management capacity
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- GPS navigation mastery
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Load securing proficiency
- Logbook maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Basic mechanical repair
Timeline
Truck Driver Laborer
S&D Global
08.2025 - 04.2026
Truck Driver
Select One Inc
04.2025 - 08.2025
Truck Driver
MN89 Inc
01.2025 - 04.2025
Truck Driver
United Express Inc
11.2023 - 12.2024
Truck Driver
Ross Neely Trucking
09.2023 - 11.2023
Truck Driver
GCG logistics
05.2023 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
Halyard Express
01.2023 - 04.2023
Truck Driver
Asquare Freight
01.2023 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
Wood Express
04.2022 - 12.2022
Truck Driver
Supreme Freight
06.2021 - 12.2022
Truck Driver
Ecodrive
05.2021 - 05.2021
Truck Driver
Mainstream/ Dart
04.2021 - 05.2021
Truck Driver
Mx7
02.2020 - 04.2020
Truck Driver
Mgl logistics
01.2019 - 01.2020
Truck Driver
Pullum llc
09.2017 - 01.2019
Truck Driver
USA Drivers
09.2017 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
Premium Transportation Staffing
07.2017 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
Greatwide American Trans.
06.2017 - 09.2017
Truck Driver
WLX
01.2017 - 06.2017
Truck Driver
Transportation Safety
06.2016 - 01.2017
Truck Driver
PAM Transport
05.2016 - 05.2016
Truck Driver
Celedon Trucking
10.2015 - 05.2016
Fabrication Welder
Covenant Iron Works
06.2005 - 09.2015
Westend High School