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Shelia Holden

Sanger,TX

Summary

Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating International, and Peterbuilt tractors, and straight trucks also, Flatbed and dry van trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Truck Driver

Colorado Air Cargo
10.2010 - 05.2022
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in one accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions. Many occasions drivers leave home to avoid blizzard condition during winter months.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers two to four times daily.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions. Reporting shortages and damaged goods can save companies over one million dollars in 1 single year.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts. While using equipment it is your responsibility to ensure company coworker's dock workers and your safety are always first priority.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from all trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

P&D Driver/City

Sanmina-SCI Inc
09.2004 - 07.2007
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Delivered high valued electronics to customers always with on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 200 miles from home location.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2011

Skills

  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Safe Vehicle Operations
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • Tractor Trailer Driving
  • Route Logs
  • DOT Regulations
  • Scheduled Services
  • Cargo Security
  • Operating Hydraulics
  • Weight Limits
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Organizational Skills
  • Commercial Driving
  • Equipment Chaining
  • OTR TRUCKING
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Goods Wrapping and Security
  • Dangerous Goods Transportation
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Regional Trucking
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Additional Information

While working air freight you also service the airports ,this has been an oppertunity to work with many diverse populations. TSA, Homeland Security and Customs. I gained new knowledge of regulations regarding what is Haz-mat in flight is different than freight in ground transportation. Labels change so your always learning. You work with clients all over the world. I have so many people that are friends from different trucking companies, airport cargo housesand freight forwarders plus vendors. My goal in my work is make people happy so that we all have a great day. Winter months in Colorado sometimes you have bad weather to travel and 100 miles oneway your always happy to see a smiling face. I worked at Colorado Air Cargo twice, so all total I have approximately eighteen years in the air freight industry. My husband and I also teamed for Duplainville Transport and /Parcel Direct that's all one company. Parcel Direct is now purchased bt Federal Express. When I first started out in trucking we also teamed for Hawk transport which is leased on with Landstar out of Kentucky.

Timeline

Professional Truck Driver

Colorado Air Cargo
10.2010 - 05.2022

P&D Driver/City

Sanmina-SCI Inc
09.2004 - 07.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Pikes Peak Community College

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