Steve Williams
Elyria,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a strong work ethic and proven safety record at Amware Express. Expert in route planning and vehicle maintenance, ensuring timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and training new drivers on best practices, demonstrating both leadership and attention to detail in all tasks.
In my 25 years, I have also worked in warehouse, loading, unloading, inventory, and quality control. As an owner operator I have experience routing and negotiating terms for loads, as well as running and maintaining a business and equipment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Amware Express
06.2021 - Current
- OTR freight and agribusiness
- Operated trucks safely to deliver freight on time across designated routes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
RDF Logistics
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Flatbed local work, self load/unload with proper securement. Also work in the warehouse as shipping and receiving operator
- Operated trucks safely to deliver freight on time across designated routes.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and best practices for operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver O/O
Mid Seven Transportation
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversize Over dimensional equipment hauled mainly from John Deere and other agricultural customers. Self Loading and unloading at ports and customers
- Operated trucks safely to deliver freight on time across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and resolve issues.
- Adhered to local, state, and federal transportation regulations ensuring safe operations.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Allpro
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Regional dry van operations
- Operated trucks safely to deliver freight on time across designated routes
- Improved route efficiency through strategic planning and navigation tools usage.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall operational performance and service quality.
Education
No Degree - CDL
Hamrick Truck Driving School
Medina, OH11.2001
No Degree - Accounting And Finance Computer Science
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Parma High
Parma, ID05.1993
Skills
Negotiating load terms
Certification
Tanker & Doubles/Triples endorsement
Truckers Against Trafficking certification
Timeline
Truck Driver
Amware Express
06.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
RDF Logistics
08.2019 - 06.2021
Truck Driver O/O
Mid Seven Transportation
07.2016 - 08.2019
Truck Driver
Allpro
08.2014 - 07.2016
No Degree - CDL
Hamrick Truck Driving School
No Degree - Accounting And Finance Computer Science
UNC Chapel Hill
High School Diploma - General Studies
Parma High