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Overview
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Education
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Certification
Motor building
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Steven Smith

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating all trucks and [Type] trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 20 years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

McCain Foods
12.2020 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

Truck Driver/Owner

Sparhawk Trucking
03.2000 - 12.2020
    • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
    • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
    • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
    • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
    • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
    • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
    • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
    • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
    • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
    • Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
    • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
    • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
    • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
    • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
    • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
    • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
    • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
    • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
    • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
    • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
    • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
    • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
    • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
    • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
    • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
    • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
    • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
    • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
    • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
    • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
    • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
    • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
    • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
    • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
    • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
    • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
    • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
    • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
05.1995

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
05.1991

Skills

  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Word Processing
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Repairing
  • Mechanics
  • Trip Planning
  • Commercial Driving
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Monitoring
  • Heavy Haul Expertise
  • Tractor Trailer Driving
  • Work Logging
  • Cargo Handling
  • Equipment Selection
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Writing
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Class a Commercial Driver's License
  • SAP
  • Temperature Measurement
  • Over the Road Trucking
  • Weight Limits
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Instructing

Certification

  • [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe] ABCD H M

Motor building

I love Building motors and cars

Timeline

Truck Driver

McCain Foods
12.2020 - Current

Truck Driver/Owner

Sparhawk Trucking
03.2000 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Mid-State Technical College

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Steven Smith