Scott Lawrence
Overland Park,KS
Summary
A professional driver with 28 years of accident free experience, including time as company driver and owner operator, pulled tankers, dry vans, refers, flatbeds, and doubles. All weather,48 state experience. Has worked from the warehouse to the driver position, time spent as dock worker, supervisor and trainer for an all around experience of the industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
P+D Driver
R+L Carriers
Jacksonville,Fl
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Operated delivery vehicles efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate shipments to customers.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed loading and unloading of freight, optimizing routes for improved delivery schedules.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and pickups, ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery status and potential delays.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient deliveries.
- Maintained a clean driving record while ensuring the safe transportation of goods.
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal transportation regulations throughout daily operations.
- Minimized delays by utilizing GPS navigation systems and staying updated on traffic conditions.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
- Exhibited professionalism in all interactions while representing the company''s brand positively.
- Reduced instances of damaged goods through careful handling during loading and unloading processes.
Truck Driver
N.F.I.
Jacksonville, FL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
P+D Driver
R+L Carriers
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 04.2021
- Trained new drivers on operational procedures and safety measures, enhancing team performance.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- backed up dock supervisor as dock lead, covered routing local drivers and running dock operations.
- trained new dock workers, new drivers and performed road tests
- Ran linehaul to L.A. as needed pulling doubles
Owner/Operator
Patriot Express Llc
Manchester, NH
08.1999 - 10.2004
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe operation of vehicle and transportation of products, and safely of the general public.
- maintenance and upkeep of truck and trailer, from preventative maintenance to washing and polishing.
- booking freight and scheduling delivery times
- pulling trailer permits in designated states
- payroll and driver benefits
- business, fuel and road taxes
Warehouse Worker
Sprint / North Supply
Gardner, KS
1991 - 1997
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement and organization of products.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stock replenishment to optimize warehouse operations.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, promoting adherence to best practices.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Put myself through C.D.L. School while working to start my career as a professional driver
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Education
License - C.D.L.
M.T.I. Scools
Orlando, FL1997
High School Diploma -
Pembroke Hill High School
Kansas City1991
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Clean driving record
- DOT compliance
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Cargo handling
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
- Refrigerated trailers , dry vans and doubles
- Haz-mat experience
- Safe driver training
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management skills
Timeline
P+D Driver
R+L Carriers
09.2021 - 03.2026
Truck Driver
N.F.I.
05.2021 - 09.2021
P+D Driver
R+L Carriers
06.2014 - 04.2021
Owner/Operator
Patriot Express Llc
08.1999 - 10.2004
Warehouse Worker
Sprint / North Supply
1991 - 1997
License - C.D.L.
M.T.I. Scools
High School Diploma -
Pembroke Hill High School