Class A CDL Truck Driver
New Graduate
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Navigated various terrains and weather conditions, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods.
- Maintained a high level of safety awareness with thorough pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Provided excellent customer service during pick-ups and deliveries to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Utilized GPS technology efficiently to navigate unfamiliar routes accurately while maximizing fuel economy.
- Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with customers through punctuality, professionalism, and effective problem-solving skills during challenging circumstances.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Handled hazardous materials safely following proper protocols, minimizing risk to personnel and the environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading processes as needed, ensuring proper handling of freight.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Managed accurate documentation, including logbooks and bills of lading, guaranteeing regulatory compliance.
