Sherman Sewell
Anniston,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable trucker with solid background in ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods. Successfully navigated various routes, maintaining impeccable safety records and high customer satisfaction. Showcased strong time management and problem-solving skills to adapt to changing schedules and road conditions. Possesses 8 months of OTR experience in flatbed and dryvan. Seeking a regional or local job in order to support my family.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
Memphis, TN
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles to deliver goods safely and efficiently across designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery schedules for record-keeping.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and company policies to promote safe driving practices.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery status updates.
- Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, enhancing overall fleet reliability.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
CDL Class A Driver
Western Express
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Began with driving flatbed then went to dryvan.
- Operated Class A trucks in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Delivered freight efficiently, maintaining consistent schedules across various routes.
- Implemented best practices for fuel efficiency, reducing overall operational costs.
- Conducted post-trip inspections to detect any potential vehicle issues, reporting concerns promptly to management for prompt resolution.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during pickup and delivery interactions.
- Maintained timely deliveries by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing tasks according to client needs.
ON Stocking TA
Walmart
Anniston, AL
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Work involving stocking several freights from grocery to chemicals, and general merchandise.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Line Cook
Sodexo
Jacksonville, AL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Push out different levels of entrées between Plant base to non-plant base to allergen free.
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring safety and cleanliness standards were met.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate food preparation and service during peak hours.
- Maintained inventory levels, assisting in stock rotation and minimizing waste through efficient practices.
- Monitored food safety standards, conducting regular checks to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Cook/3rd shift supervisor
Waffle House
Oxford, AL
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Line cook
- Supervisor in managing workers and kitchen cleanliness and order
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to Waffle House standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Waffle House cook
Waffle House
Oxford, AL
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Began as a server then became a line cook.
- Prepared menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High school diploma -
Randolph county Highschool
Wedowee, AL06.2021
Trucking Certification
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL08.2024
Skills
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)
- Writing skills
- Air brake
- Childcare
- Cleaning
- Machine finishing
- Safe work practices
- Sanding
- Report writing
- Manual handling
- Outdoor work
- Safety regulations
- Flat-top griddles
- Power tools
- Operations management
- Tractor-Trailer
- Sales
- Menu planning
- Recruiting
- Basic knife skills
- Delivery driver experience
- Kitchen grills
- Computer skills
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Retail management
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Commercial Driving
- Automotive diagnostics
- Dry van
- Negotiation
- Supervising experience
- Tanker
- Heavy lifting
- Microsoft Excel
- Interviewing
- POS
- Conflict management
- Internal hiring
- Vendor negotiation
- Driving
- Food safety
- Staff scheduling
- Fine dining experience
- Food production
- GPS
- Sanitation
- Catering
- Serving
- Leadership
- Assembly
- Fryers
- Building construction
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen management
- Hand tools
- POS systems
- Kitchen ovens
- Quality control
- Cash handling
- Food hygiene
- Computer operation
- Team management
- Restaurant experience
- Pre-cooking preparation
- Warehouse experience
- Basic math
- Automotive repair
- Organizational skills
- Customer relationship building
- Construction plumbing
- Vehicle spotting
- Route driving
- Adolescents
- Appliance repair
- Sanitation procedures
- Food Preparation
- Teamwork
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Food safety management
- Manual transmission
- Regional lane
- Phone etiquette
- Calipers
- Adhering to traffic regulations
- Caregiving
- Communication skills
- Food service inventory management
- Plumbing
- Crew management
- Guest relations
- Cooking
- Safety standards in production
- Computer literacy
- Vendor relationship management
- Commercial truck driving
- Blueprint reading
- Customer complaint resolution
- Retail math
- Complaint handling
- Time management
- Phone communication
- Guest services
- Customer service
- Kitchen Experience
- Fabrication
- Flatbed
- Safe driving practices
- Clean driving record
- Punctuality
- Product delivery
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- DOT regulations
- Defensive driving
- Safety conscious
- Route planning
- Basic mechanical skills
- Accident prevention
- Adaptable to change
- Route management
Certification
- CDL
- Tanker Endorsement
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- OSHA 30 April 2022 to March 2024
- CDL B
- Air Brake Endorsement
- First Aid Certification
- CDL A
- ServSafe
Languages
Bilingual
English
Timeline
Company Driver
Ozark Motor Lines
06.2025 - 07.2025
CDL Class A Driver
Western Express
08.2024 - 03.2025
ON Stocking TA
Walmart
04.2024 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Sodexo
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cook/3rd shift supervisor
Waffle House
11.2019 - 11.2020
Waffle House cook
Waffle House
06.2018 - 02.2019
High school diploma -
Randolph county Highschool
Trucking Certification
Gadsden State Community College