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Terry Smith

Summary

Dedicated Driver skilled in navigating high-traffic routes and rerouting when necessary to maintain efficiency and timeliness. Commended for managing schedules and adapting to variables such as traffic delays and detours. Offering 30 years of transportation experience with zero-incident driving record.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Driver

U Rent It Sales And Service
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • 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.

Company Driver

Hogan Dedicated Services
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Transported clients between locations with focus on safety and timely route completion.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Landstar Inway
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials endorsements.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • 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.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Road Master Nationals
01.2017 - 02.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Cisco Logistics
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.

Company Driver

Ferris Container Services
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

Lease Purchase Owner/Operator

Dependable Auto Shippers Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Company Driver

Pasha Auto Trucking
03.2015 - 04.2015
  • Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Company Driver

Road Masters National
11.2014 - 02.2015
  • Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
  • Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections before and after trips.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Transported items to and from company site with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

Lease Owner Operator Truck Driver

Dependable Auto Shippers Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2014
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunset High School
Dallas, TX
05.1975

Skills

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Trip Documentation
  • Route Management
  • Hydraulics
  • New Employee Mentoring
  • DOT Rules
  • Safety Conscious
  • DOT Regulations
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Class a License
  • Tractor-Trailer Operation
  • Truck Driving

Timeline

Company Driver

U Rent It Sales And Service
05.2021 - 10.2023

Company Driver

Hogan Dedicated Services
03.2019 - 04.2021

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Landstar Inway
02.2017 - 02.2019

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Road Master Nationals
01.2017 - 02.2017

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Cisco Logistics
08.2016 - 11.2016

Company Driver

Ferris Container Services
06.2016 - 07.2016

Lease Purchase Owner/Operator

Dependable Auto Shippers Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2016

Company Driver

Pasha Auto Trucking
03.2015 - 04.2015

Company Driver

Road Masters National
11.2014 - 02.2015

Lease Owner Operator Truck Driver

Dependable Auto Shippers Inc.
09.2006 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Sunset High School

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