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Shawn Benevides

Ocala,FL

Summary

Accomplished Truck Driver with extensive experience. Proficient in navigating complex routes and maintaining compliance with commercial driving regulations, ensuring timely deliveries while effectively communicating with customers and dispatchers.

Bringing a hardworking nature, dedication and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating heavy haul trucks and low bed and dump trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 12+ years in logistics.

Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Proline Trucking
01.2023 - 10.2025
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • 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.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Truck Driver

Ross Express
09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Truck Driver

PDS
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Truck Driver

Benevides and Sons Trucking
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.

Education

General Studies

Goffstown High School
Goffstown, NH
06-2007

Skills

  • Transportation safety
  • Load security
  • Commercial driving
  • Hydraulics
  • Load management
  • Transportation log management
  • Paperwork processing
  • Commercial driving regulations
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Material loading
  • Heavy haul expert

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Truck Driver

Proline Trucking
01.2023 - 10.2025

Truck Driver

Ross Express
09.2019 - 01.2023

Truck Driver

PDS
06.2016 - 09.2019

Truck Driver

Benevides and Sons Trucking
09.2013 - 06.2016

General Studies

Goffstown High School