Steven Stilson
New Tazewell,TN
Summary
Reliable Semi Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in route planning, cargo handling, and safety compliance. Excel in communication, time management, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations on the road.
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi Truck Driver
La-Z-Boy
New Tazewell, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Operated semi-trucks for regional deliveries to ensure timely transport.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections for vehicle safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, securing shipments for safe transportation.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours worked and miles driven in accordance with federal regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight when necessary using forklift or pallet jack equipment.
Semi Truck Driver
Clayton Homes Manufacturing
New Tazewell, TN
04.2019 - 08.2024
- Operated semi-trucks for regional deliveries to ensure timely transport.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections for vehicle safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, securing shipments for safe transportation.
- Delivered goods safely in a timely manner while following all safety protocols established by the company.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations related to drivers' hours of service rules and compliance requirements.
Semi Truck Driver
Star Transportation LLC
Nashville, TN
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated semi-trucks for regional deliveries to ensure timely transport.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections for vehicle safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, securing shipments for safe transportation.
- Delivered goods safely in a timely manner while following all safety protocols established by the company.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DOT regulations related to drivers' hours of service rules and compliance requirements.
Forklift Operator/Shift Supervisor:Team Leader
England Furniture
New Tazewell, TN
08.2011 - 10.2018
- Operated forklifts to move furniture and materials efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with care to ensure product safety during transport.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to maintain operational safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movement within the storage area.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment and maintained operational standards.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring secure handling of fragile items.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and organizing materials.
- Facilitated communication between departments to coordinate order fulfillment processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment for safety compliance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on processes and safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Assisted in developing operational procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
Education
Claiborne County High School
Tazewell, TNSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo securing
- Hour logging
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- DOT regulations
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Employee training
- Goal oriented
- Department organization
- Employee motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Staff management
- [Software] experience
Certification
- Fork-lift certified
- CDL certified (Class A)
- Software Engineering (Entry Level)
- Aviation technician (almost finished)
Timeline
Semi Truck Driver
La-Z-Boy
08.2024 - Current
Semi Truck Driver
Clayton Homes Manufacturing
04.2019 - 08.2024
Semi Truck Driver
Star Transportation LLC
10.2018 - 04.2019
Forklift Operator/Shift Supervisor:Team Leader
England Furniture
08.2011 - 10.2018
Claiborne County High School