Samuel Cody
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Organized OTR Truck Driver with proven track record of safely delivering within specified time frames. Strong, friendly communicator to effectively interact with others, ensuring lasting relationships and prioritized service with customers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orientation Coordinator
Knight Transportation
11.2023 - Current
- Welcoming potential new-hire OTR drivers, introducing them to company history, culture and expectations, with a strong emphasis on mandatory safety protocols that ensure driver safety, and FMCSA compliance.
- Administering road tests to both experienced new-hire drivers, and trainees upgrading to solo, evaluating their ability to perform thorough pre-trip inspections, city and interstate driving, and various backing maneuvers.
- Completing local deliveries, pickups, and shuttling trailers primarily within the Nashville area when orientation isn't in session.
CDL Driver
Knight Transportation
03.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service during pickups and deliveries, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Increased overall fleet efficiency with thorough pre-trip inspections and prompt reporting of any mechanical issues.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure optimal routing and efficient scheduling for all assignments.
- Reduced fuel consumption through effective route planning, minimizing idle time, and maintaining proper vehicle maintenance.
- Navigated various weather conditions and terrain safely, while maintaining schedule adherence for time-sensitive deliveries.
Billing Specialist
Averitt Express
02.2013 - 09.2022
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases via RUMBA / AS400 software.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Regular communication with outside service center leaders to ensure received completed, accurate and legible bills of lading.
- Daily auditing of billing entries to verify accuracy of other associates within the department, and to ensure accurate pricing according to our shipper's needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cookeville High School
Cookeville, TN05.2009
Skills
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (No Automatic Restriction)
- Clean MVR
- GPS and route planning
- Customer-Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Demeanor
- Accident prevention strategies
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Delivery Scheduling
- Document Management
Certification
- Licensed CDL-A holder (Dec. 2022 - present)
- Certified in Smith System Defensive Driving techniques
Timeline
Orientation Coordinator
Knight Transportation
11.2023 - Current
CDL Driver
Knight Transportation
03.2023 - Current
Billing Specialist
Averitt Express
02.2013 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Cookeville High School
- Licensed CDL-A holder (Dec. 2022 - present)
- Certified in Smith System Defensive Driving techniques
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