Shawn Crethers
Fort Worth
Summary
Class A Truck Driver skilled in navigation and ensuring on-time deliveries. Personable, energetic, dependable, and committed to completing each job quickly, efficiently, and, most importantly, safely. Recent graduate with over 2 years of experience in a distribution environment and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Truck Driver
Insulation Distributors Inc
Grand Prairie
11.2024 - Current
- Operated Class A trucks for timely delivery of insulation products.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Consistently adhered to traffic laws and regulations to promote safe driving practices.
- Adhered to all federal and state driving regulations consistently.
- Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and route changes.
- Reported any vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicles immediately to supervisor.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading processes.
- Delivered goods safely and on time to customers in a timely manner.
- Checked loads for accuracy according to invoices or bills of lading.
- Physically load and unload goods at each site safely and securely, using provided equipment if available.
- Delivered products while providing exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction during pickups and drop-offs.
Truck Driver, Class A
Central Tranport
Dallas
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing concerns and answering questions at delivery points.
Truck Driver Class A
Schneider
Wilmer
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Perform safety checks of brakes, steering column, lights and mirrors prior to each leg of journey to ensure road readiness
- Follow and maintain loading protocols, using chains and binders to secure cargo and re-checking their stability throughout trips
- Inspect trailers before and after loading, paying attention to status of air lines and jack positions and adjusting them as necessary
- Visit weigh stations before and after packing to ensure that loads meet state safety regulations, making alterations to loads when required by law
- Adhere to traffic safety regulations at all times, exercise caution in treacherous circumstances and report unsafe vehicle or road conditions to supervisors and highway authorities
Truck Driver Class B
BlueTriton Brands
Dallas
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivering Bottled Water products in an efficient and timely manner
- Prospecting for new customers for bottled water delivery
- Exchanging rental coolers as needed
- Preparing, processing, and executing orders and sales contracts in addition to collecting related monies and issuing invoices
- Handling customer issues, complaints, and problems in a courteous and prompt manner while exhibiting an overall customer-focused style of service
- Following all safety protocols and company regulations
- Maintaining company vehicles equipment
Tow Truck Driver
AAA
Fort Worth
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Making sure safety was number one priority
- Learning how to control a bad situation with great people skills
- Abiding by safety regulations and code of conduct
Delivery Driver
Big Kahuna
Fort Worth
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Communicating with customers/parents
- Transporting goods
- Loading and unloading
- Securing merchandise using pallet-jack
- Abiding by safety regulations and code of conducts
Box Truck Driver
WWG INC
Grapevine
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Importing and exporting aircraft parts, electronics and ATM machines
- Loading and unloading dock
- Securing merchandise using forklift
- Abiding by safety regulations and code of conduct
Assistant Manager
Golden Chick
Fort Worth
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Extensive knowledge on business management
- Responsible for hiring and training quality employees to minimize team member turnover
- Ensuring inventory was stocked to continue business flow
- Money management
Education
High school or equivalent -
Can Academy
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Commercial Driving
- Tractor-trailer
- Delivery driver experience
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Triples and Doubles Endorsement
- DOT Regulations Compliance
- Route planning expertise
- Pallet Jack
- Box Truck
- Sales Experience
- Management Experience
- TWIC Card
Additionalinformation - Authorizedtowork
US for any employer
Timeline
Class A Truck Driver
Insulation Distributors Inc
11.2024 - Current
Truck Driver, Class A
Central Tranport
06.2023 - 09.2024
Truck Driver Class A
Schneider
08.2022 - 06.2023
Truck Driver Class B
BlueTriton Brands
11.2021 - 08.2022
Tow Truck Driver
AAA
04.2020 - 10.2021
Delivery Driver
Big Kahuna
10.2019 - 03.2020
Box Truck Driver
WWG INC
08.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Manager
Golden Chick
04.2015 - 08.2018
High school or equivalent -
Can Academy