Shawn Smith
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Truck Driver with a clean driving record and a strong work ethic, previously with Venture Logistics Inc. Expert in logistics planning and vehicle inspections, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer satisfaction. Proven ability to navigate challenging conditions while maintaining safety standards and maximizing fuel efficiency.
Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver
Gertsen Interstate
Galesburg, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles across various interstate routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on trucks to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections for regulatory compliance.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving to ensure road safety.
Truck Driver
Venture Logistics Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2016 - 04.2025
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Delivery Driver
BESCO
Battle Creek, Michigan
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
Delivery Driver
Drun Trucking
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Truck Driver/Furniture Mover
Mayflower
Cookeville, Tennessee
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across various routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles for safety compliance.
- Provided excellent customer service while delivering goods to clients' locations.
Truck Driver
Werner
Atlanta, GA
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Operated commercial vehicles across various interstate routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on trucks to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections for regulatory compliance.
Tanker Truck Driver
Recycling Fluid Technology
Battle Creek, Michigan
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Operated tanker truck to transport recyclable fluids safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes and fluid deliveries.
- Followed all safety protocols during transportation of hazardous materials.
Driver/Truck Driver/Furniture Mover
Mayflower
Cookeville, Tennessee
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Operated vehicles to transport goods between locations efficiently.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine safety checks regularly.
Education
CDL A - Trucking
C1 Professional Trucking School
Indianapolis, IN 10.2004 - 10.2004
Operation Gtad On Line
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle inspection
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Load security
- Long-haul driving
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Flexible schedule availability
- Basic computer literacy
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Physical stamina and strength
- Logistics planning
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Auto delivery
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
- Vehicle operation
- Cargo securing
- Log maintenance
- Customer relationship
- Equipment inspection
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
I got a reward for 5 years without any accidents from Venture.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Gertsen Interstate
05.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Venture Logistics Inc
11.2016 - 04.2025
Delivery Driver
BESCO
04.2015 - 03.2016
Delivery Driver
Drun Trucking
02.2014 - 04.2015
Truck Driver/Furniture Mover
Mayflower
06.2013 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
Werner
07.2012 - 06.2013
Tanker Truck Driver
Recycling Fluid Technology
03.2010 - 06.2012
Driver/Truck Driver/Furniture Mover
Mayflower
10.2008 - 06.2010
CDL A - Trucking
C1 Professional Trucking School
10.2004 - 10.2004
Operation Gtad On Line