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Samantha Aldrich

Newport,PA

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver with a track record of enhancing route efficiency and cargo safety. Skilled in materials transport and transportation safety, demonstrating exceptional route management and a commitment to minimizing delays. Achieved a significant reduction in vehicle malfunctions through diligent inspections and maintenance, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Davis EIS Enterprise
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Truck Driver

Valkyrie Trucking LLC
09.2018 - 01.2023
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.

Truck Driver

CRST Expedited
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Education

Truck Driving

Roadmaster Driving School
Bethlehem, PA
07.2017

Skills

  • Materials Transport
  • Load security
  • Transportation safety
  • Cargo Handling
  • Safe Driving
  • Route Management
  • DOT Compliance
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License

Timeline

Truck Driver

Davis EIS Enterprise
07.2023 - 08.2024

Truck Driver

Valkyrie Trucking LLC
09.2018 - 01.2023

Truck Driver

CRST Expedited
09.2017 - 09.2018

Truck Driving

Roadmaster Driving School
Samantha Aldrich