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Tia A. Taylor

Summary

Professional driver with extensive experience in long-haul transportation and dedicated to maintaining high safety standards. Strong ability to navigate complex routes and manage time efficiently.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor/ OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Calibre LLC
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Short-term contractor long haul transport over 48 states
  • 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, DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Trip planning and meeting delivery and pick up schedules

Seasonal School Bus Driver

First Student
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Attending routine safety meeting and adhering to regulations and updated protocols

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Crete Carrier
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Team OTR Commercial Driver

Variant
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maximized fleet rotation by slip seating with commercial team drivers rotating out of available trucks.
  • Maintained a clean driving record by adhering to all traffic laws and practicing safe-driving techniques.
  • Kept accurate records of hours driven, miles covered, fuel usage, and maintenance performed to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted thorough pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
  • Provided assistance in loading/unloading cargo when required, exemplifying teamwork while minimizing downtime between deliveries.

Contractor/ Team OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Prime Inc./ D.T. Dennis Transportation LLC
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Improved fuel efficiency, adopting eco-friendly driving practices.

U Box Driver

U Haul Co
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered and retrieved mobile storage pods to various homes and businesses
  • Scheduling customers for storage, delivery and retrieval of pods and self dispatching
  • Successfully completed training and operation of both forklift and donkey lift.
  • Maintained area for proper storage as well as repairing any damage done to pods
  • Filed proper data and record keeping for both long haul carriers and statewide customers
  • Loading, unloading and securing pods to both personal and long haul carrier vehicles

Education

No Degree - Commercial Driver Training

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
04-2021

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Education Center
Springfield, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety compliance
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Equipment Repair
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Accurate recordkeeping

Timeline

Contractor/ OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Calibre LLC
06.2024 - 12.2024

Seasonal School Bus Driver

First Student
03.2024 - 06.2024

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Crete Carrier
05.2023 - 11.2023

Team OTR Commercial Driver

Variant
09.2022 - 01.2023

Contractor/ Team OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Prime Inc./ D.T. Dennis Transportation LLC
11.2021 - 09.2022

U Box Driver

U Haul Co
04.2021 - 10.2021

No Degree - Commercial Driver Training

Lincoln Land Community College

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Education Center
Tia A. Taylor