Shane French
Sparrow Bush
Summary
Highly motivated and dependable United States Navy Veteran with CDL Class A Truck Driver experience. Excellent driving and technical skills with Doubles and Triples, Tanker, and Hazmat endorsements as well as international hauling experience (Quebec, Canada), seeking a long-term position at an established trucking company to deliver goods and services in a safe, timely and professional manner. Strong focus on achieving timely results and fostering team collaboration. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in navigating changing schedules and routes while ensuring customer satisfaction. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A Local P&D Driver
R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC
Maybrook, NY
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Executed delivery operations while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
- Analyzed logistics data to create effective routes, ensuring timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to guarantee compliance with safety and maintenance protocols.
- Executed loading and unloading of freight, ensuring secure placement for safe transport.
- Executed process improvements to optimize delivery efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction.
Mixer Driver
Dick’s Concrete Company, Inc.
New Hampton, NY
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Facilitated delivery of ready-mix concrete from batch plant to construction sites to support ongoing construction projects.
- Delivered concrete to job sites on schedule and supported maintenance of truck and mixer equipment.
- Facilitated communication between dispatchers, supervisors, and construction site personnel to ensure timely delivery updates and instructions.
- Recorded and reported delivery details, hours worked, mileage, and fuel usage.
- Operated concrete mixer trucks to deliver products efficiently and safely.
- Executed safe navigation through diverse road conditions and construction sites while operating heavy machinery in adherence to traffic regulations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during transportation and delivery processes.
Regional Class A CDL Driver
Frito-Lay North America
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Transported chips and dips to and from large grocery stores, Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities, rural storage units, and various traffic centers to ensure timely delivery.
- Executed route operations continuously, ensuring compliance with all DOT regulations.
- Executed operation of Class A vehicles to ensure prompt delivery of products to customers.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with regulations to maintain operational integrity during transportation.
Class A CDL Driver
Ecobat Resources
Middletown, NY
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Transported finished goods from production facility to customers and delivered raw materials to production site.
- Conducted thorough inspections and made necessary adjustments to truck loads to optimize transport efficiency.
- Monitored material usage and reported consumption to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Facilitated accurate and timely completion of required forms and documentation to ensure adherence to company standards and regulations.
- Executed transportation of materials using Class A trucks, ensuring safety and efficiency across multiple locations.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections to uphold safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Truck Driver – Class A (Flatbed)
Russin Lumber Corp
Montgomery, NY
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated timely delivery of materials to retail customers, ensuring adherence to routed order for optimal service efficiency.
- Conducted thorough checks of delivered materials to ensure customers received complete and correct orders.
- Executed meticulous processing of shipment documents to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Ensured high-quality customer interactions and maintained professionalism to enhance overall brand image.
- Managed daily updates of electronic log to support operational efficiency.
- Executed additional responsibilities as delegated by management.
- Executed operation of Class A trucks to ensure safe and efficient delivery of materials across diverse routes.
- Performed detailed inspections before and after trips to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
CDL Class A - Line Haul Truck Driver
YRC Inc. dba YRC Freight
Maybrook, NY
10.2006 - 07.2023
- Executed professional operation of commercial vehicles to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Operated tractor-trailer combinations to transport cargo efficiently.
- Drop, hook, spot or otherwise interchange equipment for loading and unloading.
- Ensured compliance with industry laws and regulations, prioritizing safety standards.
- Verified and approved load paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Engaged with dispatch team to optimize schedule workload and explore route options for efficiency.
- Executed necessary safety measures during inclement weather to maintain operational efficiency and protect team members.
- Performed detailed inspections before and after trips to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and promptly resolve logistical issues.
- Maintained adherence to all applicable transportation regulations to promote safe driving practices on highways and local roads.
- Diligently prepared and organized logbooks and documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements and prevent penalties from authorities.
- Executed comprehensive defensive driving strategies to enhance road safety and minimize accident risks.
- Developed and presented strategic ideas for process optimization in line haul division to elevate overall productivity.
- Executed navigation through complex weather conditions and road hazards to ensure timely deliveries.
- Reviewed shipping documents to identify type of cargo and verify hazardous materials compliance. Assisted in examining shipping records to confirm the nature of the load and check for hazardous materials.
- Engaged with dispatch to relay information on delays, obtain route details, and adapt plans to ensure timely operations.
Signalman
United States Navy
07.1988 - 07.1991
- Executed visual communications strategies during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, utilizing flags and powerful lamps for effective message transmission.
- Applied semaphore, Morse code, and flaghoist signaling techniques to facilitate clear and effective communication.
- Assisted in onboard security operations and provided support for the helicopter emergency crash crew. Participated in safety initiatives as a member of the roaming security task force. Supported emergency response efforts as part of the helicopter crash team.
- Managed operation and maintenance of signaling systems to guarantee safe navigation of naval vessels.
- Facilitated communication of critical information between bridge crew and operational teams.
- Supported operations along eastern seaboard and internationally aboard USS Mount Baker (AE-34) and USS Suribachi (AE-21).
- Assisted in training junior personnel on signal procedures and equipment usage.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives to continuously expand knowledge base and skill set related to Signalman responsibilities.
- Conducted regular testing of signaling equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize potential disruptions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fillmore Central School
Fillmore, NY06-1986
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Creative problem-solving
- Collaborative team member
- Commercial Vehicle Operations
- Safe line haul operations
- Assembling trailer sets
- Local Pick Up and Delivery Driving
- Working Independently
- Effective time management
- Proficient in defensive driving
- Availability for flexible scheduling
Certification
- Class A
- Issued: December 2004; Expires: December 2027
- Endorsements: X (Tank + Hazardous) - T (Double/triple trailers)
- FAST/EXPRES Card (Free And Secure Trade) - Transportation across United States (U.S.) and Canada borders.
- Expires: December 2028
Timeline
Class A Local P&D Driver
R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC
06.2025 - 06.2026
Mixer Driver
Dick’s Concrete Company, Inc.
04.2025 - 06.2025
Regional Class A CDL Driver
Frito-Lay North America
12.2023 - 04.2025
Class A CDL Driver
Ecobat Resources
10.2023 - 12.2023
Truck Driver – Class A (Flatbed)
Russin Lumber Corp
09.2023 - 09.2023
CDL Class A - Line Haul Truck Driver
YRC Inc. dba YRC Freight
10.2006 - 07.2023
Signalman
United States Navy
07.1988 - 07.1991
High School Diploma -
Fillmore Central School