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Roosevelt Evans

Clayton,North Carolina

Summary

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 20+ years in logistics.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Over the Road Truck Driver

Jim's Trucking LLC
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.

Local Truck Driver

Eastern Courier LLC
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from trailer trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

Local Delivery Driver

Rooms To Go Distribution Center
05.2017 - 07.2018
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Interpreted maps and followed written and verbal directions.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

Manager

Evans' Body Shop
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to promote timely service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Over the Road Truck Driver

USA Trucking
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • 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.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Western Express Trucking
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Education

No Degree - Certified Class A Driver

Cross Country Trucking
Thomasville, NC
01.2000

High School Diploma -

Walter Hines Page High School
Greensboro, NC
06.1984

Skills

  • Safe Driving
  • Materials Transport
  • Load Security
  • Commercial Driving
  • Document Management
  • Cargo Handling
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Transportation Safety
  • Equipment Operation
  • Route Management
  • Auto Delivery
  • Route Planning
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Logistics Planning
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Class a Commercial Driver's License
  • Heavy Haul Expert
  • DOT Compliance
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Tractor-Trailer Driving Specialist
  • Trailer Maintenance
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Route Logs
  • Inclement Weather Driving
  • Long-Haul Driving
  • Lift up to 100 Pounds

Timeline

Local Truck Driver

Eastern Courier LLC
03.2020 - 07.2020

Over the Road Truck Driver

Jim's Trucking LLC
07.2018 - 09.2020

Local Delivery Driver

Rooms To Go Distribution Center
05.2017 - 07.2018

Manager

Evans' Body Shop
04.2015 - 05.2017

Over the Road Truck Driver

USA Trucking
03.2014 - 04.2015

Over the Road Truck Driver

Western Express Trucking
02.2013 - 03.2014

No Degree - Certified Class A Driver

Cross Country Trucking

High School Diploma -

Walter Hines Page High School

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