Shawn Dawson
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Skilled Class A Driver with clean driving history. Accustomed to daily routes with multiple stops. Coordinates smooth loading, unloading and load processing at each location. Meticulous about updating paperwork and DOT-compliant records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Simplified Staffing Solutions
08.2022 - Current
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Provided courteous service to customers during pickup and delivery transactions.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Followed delivery schedules and communicated delays or issues to dispatchers.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, including brakes, tires and lights.
Class A CDL Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Adhered to all applicable rules and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Provided courteous service to customers during pickup and delivery transactions.
- Ensured proper securement of loads prior to departure from warehouse facility.
- Followed delivery schedules and communicated delays or issues to dispatchers.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Reported any mechanical issues or incidents to maintenance staff for repair or service.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
Class A CDL Driver
Legend Transportation
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Followed delivery schedules and communicated delays or issues to dispatchers.
- Achieved clean driving record for [Number] years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
- Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Class A CDL Driver
Hp Communications
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Adhered to all applicable rules and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, including brakes, tires and lights.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
- Attended regular safety meetings as part of ongoing training program.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Transportation Driver
Uber
04.2014 - 09.2019
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints from clients.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Interacted courteously with customers when delivering goods or services.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2010
Certification
Hazmat Endorsement
Double Trailer Endorsement
Triple Trailer Endorsement
Tank Endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Simplified Staffing Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
Class A CDL Driver
Legend Transportation
04.2021 - 05.2022
Class A CDL Driver
Hp Communications
09.2019 - 04.2021
Transportation Driver
Uber
04.2014 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Manual Arts Senior High School