Tim Crawford
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Team Truck Line Haul Driver. Knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning.
Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 30 years of experience on road.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Line Haul Truck Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
Grand Prairie, Texas
2024.04 - 2025.06
- Ensured cargo was secure before departure and upon arrival at destination.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge about road closures due to construction projects or inclement weather conditions.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on truck and trailer to ensure safety of operation.
- Maintained accurate records, including logs, delivery receipts, mileage and fuel consumption.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Followed all company policies and procedures relating to safe driving practices, accident reporting, cargo claims.
Delivery Driver
Mondelez International
Fort Worth, TX
2014.02 - 2024.04
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Delivery Driver
Saddle Creek Corporation
Fort Worth, TX
2012.01 - 2014.02
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
Fort Worth, TX
2001.03 - 2012.01
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Driver of the year award.
Sales and Delivery
PepsiCo
Fort Worth, TX
1990.03 - 2001.03
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
- Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arlington Heights High School
Fort Worth, TX05.1984
Skills
- Time Management
- Pallet Jack and Hand Truck Operation
- Route Management
- Dependability and Honesty
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Comfortable With Overnight Runs
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Punctual and Reliable
- CDL Class A License
- HAZMAT Endorsement
- Doubles and Triples Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Team Line Haul Truck Driver
AAA Cooper Transportation
2024.04 - 2025.06
Delivery Driver
Mondelez International
2014.02 - 2024.04
Delivery Driver
Saddle Creek Corporation
2012.01 - 2014.02
Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
2001.03 - 2012.01
Sales and Delivery
PepsiCo
1990.03 - 2001.03
High School Diploma -
Arlington Heights High School