Shawn Dossey

Anhydrous and Propane for 5 years. Don’t remember exact dates.

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• 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.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
• Inspected load security and checked for damages.
• Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
• Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
• Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
• Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
• Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
• Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
• Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
• Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
• Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
• Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.

Local Farmer helped haul grain

• Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
• Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
• Increased overall safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle equipment and load.
• Coordinated closely with dispatchers to address any issues that arose during trips such as schedule changes, breakdowns, or emergency situations.
• Adhered to all federal regulations and company policies, resulting in a clean driving record with no violations or accidents.
• Promoted a positive company image through courteous interactions with customers, fellow drivers, and the public while on the road.
• Performed minor repairs on trucks when necessary to minimize downtime during long hauls.
• Maintained accurate records of deliveries, hours of service, and fuel expenses for efficient reporting to management.
• Contributed to fleet-wide efficiency improvements by providing feedback on potential route optimizations or technology upgrades based on personal experience.
• Received recognition for exceptional customer service by providing prompt and courteous deliveries at every stop.
• Safeguarded transported goods by maintaining a high level of security and vigilance during overnight stops or extended layovers.
• Reduced delivery times by consistently planning optimal routes using GPS and road maps.
• Assisted in loading and unloading cargo as needed, ensuring safe handling of goods during transport.
• Stayed current on industry trends through participation in professional development opportunities such as training sessions or workshops related to CDL A OTR driving best practices.
• Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
• Left for personal reasons

• Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.