Timothy Ashley
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Transportation and logistics professional with more than 25 years of experience in commercial driving, driver training, warehouse operations, and safety compliance. Recipient of a Million Mile Safe Driving Award with no recordable accidents or moving violations since obtaining a Class A CDL in 2001. Experienced in forklift operation, inventory handling shipping and receiving, and training personnel on safety procedures and regulatory compliance. Seeking opportunities to contribute strong work ethic, reliability, and extensive logistics experience to a quality
organization,
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
ManpowerGroup
McCalla, AL
10.2025 - Current
- Executed forklift operations to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Executed routine safety inspections on equipment to uphold safty standards
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to enhance workflow optimization.
- Optimized warehouse operations by expertly operating forklifts to transport, locate, and stack materials.
- Showcased adaptability by efficiently operating sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts.
Truck Driver/trainer
Ruan Transportation
Birmingham, AL
02.2013 - 05.2021
- Executed operation of diverse truck types to ensure safe and efficient goods transportation.
- Executed comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections to uphold vehicle safety standards.
- Oversaw maintenance of accurate delivery logs and documentation for all shipments.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations while operating vehicles on highways and local routes.
- Partnered with dispatchers to enhance delivery schedule efficiency and route optimization.
- Facilitated cargo loading and unloading operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Facilitated training sessions for new drivers on safety protocols and company policies.
- Upheld a pristine driving record while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal transportation safety regulations.
- Cultivated high customer satisfaction by delivering professional interactions with clients during pickup and delivery processes.
- Maintained precise records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance for dispatch documentation.
- Streamlined loading and unloading operations by collaborating with warehouse personnel to reduce dock wait times.
- Cultivated robust relationships with dispatchers to optimize job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new drivers on company procedures to enhance team cohesion.
- Reviewed shipping documents to identify load specifications and verify hazardous material compliance.
- Mentored employees on best practices while delivering constructive feedback to enhance professional development.
Truck Driver
McElroy Truck Lines
Cuba, AL
04.2001 - 02.2013
- Executed operation of diverse truck types to ensure safe and efficient goods transportation.
- Executed comprehensive pre-trip and post-trip inspections to uphold vehicle safety standards.
- Oversaw maintenance of accurate delivery logs and documentation for all shipments.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations while operating vehicles on highways and local routes.
- Partnered with dispatchers to enhance delivery schedule efficiency and route optimization.
- Facilitated cargo loading and unloading operations to ensure timely deliveries.
- Facilitated training sessions for new drivers on safety protocols and company policies.
- Upheld a pristine driving record while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal transportation safety regulations.
- Cultivated high customer satisfaction by delivering professional interactions with clients during pickup and delivery processes.
- Maintained precise records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance for dispatch documentation.
- Streamlined loading and unloading operations by collaborating with warehouse personnel to reduce dock wait times.
- Cultivated robust relationships with dispatchers to optimize job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Facilitated training sessions for new drivers on company procedures to enhance team cohesion.
- Reviewed shipping documents to identify load specifications and verify hazardous material compliance.
- Mentored employees on best practices while delivering constructive feedback to enhance professional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parsons Private
Bessemer, AL05-1989
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Logistics planning
- Cargo handling
- Document management
- Order picking and processing
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving capacity
- Forklift operation
- Class A license
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Forklift Operator
ManpowerGroup
10.2025 - Current
Truck Driver/trainer
Ruan Transportation
02.2013 - 05.2021
Truck Driver
McElroy Truck Lines
04.2001 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Parsons Private