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TAVARES PATTERSON

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Hardworking Commercial Truck Driver with over 10 years of professional driving experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver

TEXAS TRANSEASTERN
Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - Current
  • Deliver fuel locally
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
  • Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.

Truck Driver

Central Freight Lines
Little Rock, AR
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Line haul Driver
  • Delivered empty and loaded trailers to terminals
  • Made sure equipment was safe to drive according to FMCSA regulations
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.

Truck Driver Class A CDL

Averritt Express
Cookeville, TN
02.2016 - 09.2020
  • Safe Driving Award 2017-2020
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.

Truck Driver Class A CDL

Maverick Transportation
North Little Rock, AR
07.2013 - 09.2015
  • Safe Driving award 2014
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.

Education

Associate's degree - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute
12.2012

Skills

  • Flatbed (2 years)
  • Tractor-Trailer (9 years)
  • Commercial Driving (10 years)
  • Driving (10 years)
  • English
  • Van driver
  • Tanker (3 years)
  • Daily logging
  • Delivery Driver Experience (3 years)
  • Loading and unloading
  • Materials Transport
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Customer Service
  • City and non-city driving

Certification

  • CDL, A, 06/2025, AR, T, N, X, H
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Hazmat Endorsement
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement
  • X Endorsement

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Driver

TEXAS TRANSEASTERN
01.2021 - Current

Truck Driver

Central Freight Lines
10.2020 - 12.2020

Truck Driver Class A CDL

Averritt Express
02.2016 - 09.2020

Truck Driver Class A CDL

Maverick Transportation
07.2013 - 09.2015

Associate's degree - Computer Engineering

ITT Technical Institute

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