Talmadge Coates
Timberlake,NC
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a clean driving record and extensive experience at USF Holland. Proven expertise in transportation safety and vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations. Recognized for strong work ethic and dependable service, consistently delivering cargo securely and efficiently while maintaining a flexible schedule.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Type 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.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Thomas Family Farm
09.2024 - Current
Haul wheat,Corn,soy beans,nitrogen,lime .
Truck Driver
R @ D Logging
10.2022 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
USF Holland - Division Of YRC Worldwide
06.1997 - 09.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
Education
Major Courses -
Person Sr High
Roxboro, NC06.1975
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Air brake certification
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Materials transport
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Logistics planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Cargo handling
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
- Trailer maintenance
- Defensive driver training
- Shipping and packaging
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Order picking and processing
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Weather awareness
- OTR driving
- Trained in state safety regulations
- Trip planning
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Planning
- Efficient trip planner
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Multi-stop routing
- Route planning expertise
- Truck driving
- Load inspection
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Forklift operation
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Class A license
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dependable and cooperative
- Delivery documentation
- GPS mapping
- Visual inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Truck Driver
Thomas Family Farm
09.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
R @ D Logging
10.2022 - 08.2023
Truck Driver
USF Holland - Division Of YRC Worldwide
06.1997 - 09.2022
Major Courses -
Person Sr High
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