Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Thomas Toth

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Organized and seasoned Class A Truck Driver with A track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator with ability to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Trainer experience with graduates fresh out of school. Instructor for Class A Tractor-Trailer Driving schools.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL Class A Instructor

ABQ Truck Driving School
05.2025 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Lead Instructor

160 Driving Academy Truck Driving School
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Maintained accurate and complete records for all students as well as all instructors.
  • Instructed up to 20 students individually and in groups with instructors on all subjects.
  • Reviewed student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
  • Implemented different technologies to engage students in yard and drive instruction and diversify approaches.
  • Adapted teaching methods to increase student participation.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Prepared instructors to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Assessed and looked after students by working closely with instructors and efficiently planning and coordinating work.

Instructor

Phoenix Truck Driving School
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
  • Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration.
  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.

Semi- Driver and Rollback Driver

Sunstate Equipment Rentals
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Transported small and large construction equipment.
  • Maintained clean driving record.

Class a Flatbed Delivery Driver

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork truck and moffett.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
  • Safely operated Semi-Flatbed, Straight Flatbed and Box truck.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

CDL Class A Driver/Shift Lead/Warehouse Supervisor

Fidelitone Logistics
08.2010 - 03.2018
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Worked directly with customers to assess quality issues, including damage and incompleteness of orders.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to freight during delivery.
  • Managed deliveries of various loads, including products and other materials.
  • Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for various positions.

OTR CDL Class a Tractor-Trailer Driver

Peninsula Trucking
05.1997 - 05.2010
  • Verified count and condition of products loaded and unloaded to prepare reports on shortages, overages and damages.
  • Safely operated tractor-trailer combinations with capacity up to 80,000 pounds.
  • Kept accurate vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements to comply with regulations.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payments for services.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
  • Managed deliveries of various loads, including products and other materials.
  • Drove truck to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weight and conform to state regulations.
  • Safely drove tractor-trailers Through all types of weather conditions.
  • Safely drove tractor-trailers Through all 48 States.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Supervisor Training

CNM Workforce Training Center
Albuquerque, NM
2015

Certificate of Completion - Tractor-Trailer Driving School

National Training
Orange Park, FL
1987

High School Diploma

Sunset Sr. High
Miami, FL
06.1985

Skills

  • Safe Driver Training
  • Familiarity with DOT Regulations
  • Maintaining Clean MVR
  • Materials Handling
  • Familiar with RF units
  • Logistics Knowledge
  • Forklift Operations
  • Shipping and receiving operations
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Able to operate manual and automatic transmissions
  • Instructional Methods & Strategies
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Positive Student Engagement

Accomplishments

  • Received numerous awards - Lowes, Fidelitone, Peninsula Trucking.
  • Driver of the month of April 2002 - Peninsula Trucking
  • Employee of the month November 2012 - Fidelitone Logistics
  • Employee of the year 2012 - Fidelitone Logistics
  • Promoted to Shift Lead - Fidelitone Logistics
  • Promoted to Trainer - Fidelitone Logistics
  • Promoted to Warehouse Supervisor - Fidelitone Logistics
  • Promoted to Lead Instructor- 160 Driving Academy

Certification

  • Possessing A State of New Mexico Class A CDL with Tanker, Doubles and Triples and Haz-Mat Endorsements
  • Certified Forklift Operator- Able to operate a wide range of warehouse equipment and construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Affiliations

  • Julian Zamora - Manager - Fidelitone Logistics - 801 Comanche Rd. Albuquerque, NM 87109 - (505)345-2255
  • Joyce Gossett - Owner - Peninsula Trucking 31545 County Road 437 Sorrento FL. 32776 - (352)735-4687
  • Wade Gossett - Vice President - Peninsula Trucking 31545 County Road 437 Sorrento FL. (352)735-4687
  • Bryan LaBerge - Branch Manager - Sunstate Equipment Co. - 221 Rio Rancho Dr. NE New Mexico 87124- (505) 896-6820
  • Branden Houser- Regional Yard Manager-Email-bhouser@160drivingacademy.com-409-420-4122

Timeline

CDL Class A Instructor

ABQ Truck Driving School
05.2025 - Current

Lead Instructor

160 Driving Academy Truck Driving School
04.2022 - 04.2025

Instructor

Phoenix Truck Driving School
07.2021 - 04.2022

Semi- Driver and Rollback Driver

Sunstate Equipment Rentals
09.2020 - 06.2021

Class a Flatbed Delivery Driver

Lowes Home Improvement Stores
05.2018 - 09.2020

CDL Class A Driver/Shift Lead/Warehouse Supervisor

Fidelitone Logistics
08.2010 - 03.2018

OTR CDL Class a Tractor-Trailer Driver

Peninsula Trucking
05.1997 - 05.2010

Certificate of Completion - Supervisor Training

CNM Workforce Training Center

Certificate of Completion - Tractor-Trailer Driving School

National Training

High School Diploma

Sunset Sr. High

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