Shawn Youles
North Port
Summary
Dedicated CDL Instructor with a proven track record in driver training, safety protocols, and performance evaluation. Committed to enhancing student skills and improving operational efficiency.
Experienced logistics professional with strong skills in route planning and effective communication. Expertise in evaluating student performance and implementing safety protocols, driving improvements in training programs and operational outcomes.
Detail-oriented CDL Instructor known for delivering comprehensive training and maintaining high safety standards. Proven ability to enhance student performance and streamline operations in driver education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Instructor
Suncoast Trucking Academy
Arcadia
07.2020 - 01.2026
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for commercial driving students.
- Facilitated hands-on instruction in vehicle operation and safety protocols.
- Evaluated student performance through practical and written assessments.
Route Delivery Driver
Coca-Cola
Rochester
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Delivered products to customers on assigned routes efficiently and safely.
- Loaded delivery truck with accurate product quantities and secured items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle at all times.
- Filled in as dispatcher when dispatcher was out due to surgery.
OTR Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
Marshfield
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Operated long-haul trucks across various states for timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
• Driver dispatch.
Education
Gananda Central
Macedon, NYSome College (No Degree) - Music
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NYSkills
- Vehicle operation
- Driver training
- Safety protocols
- Performance evaluation
- Logistics management
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer relationship management
- Route planning
- Trailer coupling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Fraud prevention
- Load securement
- Backing maneuvers instruction
- Route planning expertise
- Federal motor carrier safety regulations familiarity
- Post-trip inspection mastery
- Pre-trip inspection mastery
- Proper turning methods
- Dispatch coordination
- Route optimization
- Computer-aided dispatch
- Vehicle tracking systems
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Data analysis
- Work order generation
- Maintaining call metrics
- Improving operations
- Schedule management
- Delivery procedures
- Equipment management
- Problem-solving
- Route navigation
- Coordinating urgent deliveries
- Tracking systems
- Vehicle coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Communication equipment operation
- Customer relations
- Verifying coverage
- Call handling
- Routing orders
- Navigation support
- Schedule coordination
- Record keeping
- Dispatching procedures
- Shift coordination
- Dispatching field personnel
- Processing orders
- Service planning
- Monitoring field personnel
- Database updates
- Driver communication
- Prioritizing calls
- Dispatch software
- Training new hires
- Workflow prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Data entry
- Work order management
- Incident reporting
- Emergency protocols
- Closing tickets
- Technical aptitude
- Updating logs
- Map reading
- Geographical expertise
- Self motivation
Certification
- Class A CDL
- Certified CDL instructor State of Florida
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDL Instructor
Suncoast Trucking Academy
07.2020 - 01.2026
Route Delivery Driver
Coca-Cola
02.2017 - 06.2020
OTR Truck Driver
Roehl Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2017
Gananda Central
Some College (No Degree) - Music
Finger Lakes Community College