Scott Tallent
Denison,TX
Summary
Experienced truck driver with a solid work ethic, proven safe driving history, and a stable background in diverse transportation roles. Demonstrated knowledge of trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading, and securing different types of products. Highly skilled in handling customer, documentation, and business needs with efficiency and coordination. Responsible truck driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments, and resolving customer service issues. Offering 20 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
H & E Equipment Services
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Truck Driver
Synergy Equipment Pump Division
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Truck Driver
CFI
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Inspected vehicles to identify potential mechanical problems and confirm reliability before each drive.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Truck Driver
United Rentals
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Delivery Driver
Aaron's Sales and Lease
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
Truck
RSC Equipment Rental
03.2002 - 06.2013
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School
Pottsboro, TX03-1986
Skills
- Load Security
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Safe Driving
- Cargo Handling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Document Management
- Route Management
- Clean MVR
- Defensive Driver Training
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Shipping and Packaging
- Vehicle Inspections
- Customer-Oriented
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- DOT compliance
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Truck Driver
H & E Equipment Services
02.2025 - 02.2025
Truck Driver
Synergy Equipment Pump Division
03.2024 - 02.2025
Truck Driver
CFI
02.2024 - 03.2024
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
07.2023 - 02.2024
Truck Driver
United Rentals
03.2019 - 06.2023
Delivery Driver
Aaron's Sales and Lease
04.2016 - 03.2019
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
02.2015 - 09.2015
Truck
RSC Equipment Rental
03.2002 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Pottsboro High School
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