Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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SHYHEIM J. THOMPSON

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Seasoned Owner/Operator Truck Driver with extensive experience in strategic travel planning and defensive driving, demonstrated at TOP NOTCH TRANSPORTATION. Recognized for exceptional professionalism and a strong work ethic, ensuring strict regulatory safety compliance while cultivating robust relationships with customers and vendors. Proficient in freight documentation and safety standards evaluation, leading to significant enhancements in operational efficiency. Aiming to leverage expertise to further elevate service quality and operational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

TOP NOTCH TRANSPORTATION
Atlanta, GA
09.2011 - 01.2025
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Hired specialists or consultants to review company's compliance with federal, state and local laws.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Participated in strategic planning sessions regarding long-term goals for growth of the company.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of the business, including staff management and scheduling.

Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.

Truck Driver

Dat Daddy Trucking
Conley, GA
08.2008 - 09.2011
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.

Education

CDL - CDL

Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL
06-2008

Business Management

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
09-1993

Skills

  • Effective Dispatch Communication
  • Effective Defensive Driving Strategies
  • Proficient in Freight Documentation
  • Strategic Travel Planning
  • Efficient Record Organization
  • Safety Standards Evaluation
  • DOT Regulatory Compliance
  • Efficient Delivery Coordination
  • Regulatory Safety Compliance
  • Professionalism and work ethic

Accomplishments

  • 3 Million Miles Safe Driver

Certification

  • Top of CDL Class

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

TOP NOTCH TRANSPORTATION
09.2011 - 01.2025

Truck Driver

Dat Daddy Trucking
08.2008 - 09.2011

CDL - CDL

Bevill State Community College

Business Management

University of Alabama At Birmingham
SHYHEIM J. THOMPSON