Sherman "Wade" price
Columbus,GA
Summary
Seasoned driver with a strong work ethic, attention to detail. I have dispatch experience in managing drivers and keeping customers happy. I ran a drill in rock quarries for thirteen years before becoming a driver. In 2019, I lost my left leg. I am looking for an opportunity to utilize my experience and work ethic for the growth of my employer.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Crane Creek Trucking
Lawler, IA
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered freight to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
Driver and Transport Manager
Kreilkamp North America
Allenton, WI
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Organized routes for drivers, monitored their performance and maintained records of driver activities.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations during the transport process.
- Developed efficient strategies for transporting cargo in a cost-effective manner.
- Coordinated with customers to ensure smooth delivery of goods as per their requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding transport services promptly and effectively.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization such as sales, marketing, finance.
- Recruited, trained and managed a team of drivers in accordance with company policies.
- Negotiated freight rates with regular customers and freight brokers.
- Monitor load boards for for backhauls from areas without customer freight.
- Developed and maintained relationships with leading brokers in all areas of the country.
Driver
Emba Transport
Lithonia, GA
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered dry van and refrigerator freight to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Developed new customer relationships for company growth.
Driver
T and T Haulers
Arab, AL
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Delivered refrigerated freight to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Driver
Liway Transport
Covington, GA
05.2005 - 01.2012
- Delivered dry van freight to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton County Highschool
Covington, GA05-1989
Skills
- Revenue Generation
- Appointment Scheduling
- DOT Compliance
- Daily logging
- Equipment Operation
- Route Determination
- Accident Prevention
- Relationship Building
- Traffic Law Observation
- Safe driving techniques
- Punctual and Reliable
- Customer Service
- CDL License
- Processes and procedures
- Safety Management
- Inclement weather driving
- City and non-city driving
- Problem-Solving
- Transportation
- Customer rapport
- Driving and transportation
- Navigational Systems and GPS
- Punctuality
- Confidentiality understanding
- Equipment monitoring
- Time Management
- Route Planning
Timeline
Driver
Crane Creek Trucking
06.2017 - 08.2019
Driver and Transport Manager
Kreilkamp North America
04.2015 - 06.2017
Driver
Emba Transport
02.2014 - 04.2015
Driver
T and T Haulers
01.2012 - 02.2014
Driver
Liway Transport
05.2005 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Newton County Highschool
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