Russell Gentry
Niles
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a strong focus on vehicle safety, compliance, and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain accurate delivery logs and manage unexpected changes while ensuring timely transportation of goods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
McClay's Transportation
Taylor
11.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records for each trip.
- Operated an ELD logbook
- Pull 53-foot van swing-door
Truck Driver
Kamps Legistics
Grand Rapids
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records for each trip.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
Truck Driver/Yard Jockey Specialist
YRC (Yellow-Roadway Corporation
South Bend
10.1996 - 07.2023
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for local and long-distance deliveries.
- Ensured timely transportation of goods to various locations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven and mileage traveled.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery status and any issues.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight to ensure proper handling.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Education
Truck Driving School - Truck Driving
PDI (Professional Driving Institute)
New Buffalo, MI05-2033
DD214 - Artillery/Truck Driving
United States Army
United States02-1992
High School Diploma -
Brandywine
Niles, MI05-1986
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Route planning
- Trip planning
- Record keeping
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driver training
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Attention to detail
- Materials transport
- Safe driving
- GPS and route planning
- DOT compliance
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Adherence to regulations
- Adaptability and resilience
- Load securing proficiency
- Logbook management
- Load security
Timeline
Truck Driver
McClay's Transportation
11.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Kamps Legistics
08.2023 - 11.2025
Truck Driver/Yard Jockey Specialist
YRC (Yellow-Roadway Corporation
10.1996 - 07.2023
Truck Driving School - Truck Driving
PDI (Professional Driving Institute)
DD214 - Artillery/Truck Driving
United States Army
High School Diploma -
Brandywine