Timothy Smith
Summary
OTR Team Truck Driver with over 4 years experience in long-haul driving and vehicle inspection. Streamlined operations through effective communication with dispatchers and thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring timely deliveries and reduced maintenance costs. Skilled in ELD documentation, safety protocols, and mentoring new drivers, bringing reliability and efficiency to every route.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Team Truck Driver
National Logistics, LLC
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Maintained open communication with dispatching staff to stay on top of scheduling changes and keep customers well-informed.
- Reduced maintenance costs with thorough pre-trip inspections and regular vehicle upkeep to minimize unexpected breakdowns.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Assisted in the training of new drivers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and offering constructive feedback on performance improvement areas.
- Completed multi-day and overnight trips every month.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Inspected vehicles to identify potential mechanical problems and confirm reliability before each drive.
- Proficient in assembling and disassembling doubles and triples.
OTR Team Truck Driver
C.R. England
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Excelled in navigation skills using GPS devices and paper maps as needed to ensure accurate and timely arrival at all scheduled stops.
- Increased team efficiency by effectively coordinating driving shifts and ensuring proper communication between team members.
- Minimized potential hazards on the road by regularly monitoring tire pressure levels, fluid levels, brakes, lights, and other essential components of the truck''s condition.
- Delivered goods on time, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations through diligent trip planning and time management.
- Removed and unloaded packages from refrigerated trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Stower
Amazon.Inc
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Sorted over 10,000 products onto shelves according to type, weight, and size.
- Separated damaged items from functional ones before placing on shelves.
- Ensured proper handling of fragile or sensitive materials, reducing potential damage or loss during stowing processes.
- Arranged merchandise according to company standards to maintain tidy and organized stockroom.
- Safely stacked items to maximize space within acceptable safety limits.
- Optimized storage space utilization through strategic placement of items based on size, weight, and frequency of use.
Freight Conductor
CSX Transportation
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations by staying up-to-date on industry changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Established clear communication channels among crew members during high-stress situations which ensured smooth operations.
- Streamlined communication between train crews and dispatchers, resulting in more efficient operations.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a supportive work environment that contributed to increased morale and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of all cargo transported to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Reduced operational costs with thorough inspections of freight cars, identifying maintenance issues early.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
Materials Handler
StarPet, Inc
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Staff Sergeant
US Army
08.1991 - 12.1999
- 91 Bravo
- Combat Medic
- Parachutist
- DD214 available upon request
Education
High School Diploma -
Karlsruhe German American High School
Karlsruhe, Germany06-1991
Skills
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Doubles and Triples Endorsement
- TWIC Card Holder
- Vehicle inspection knowledge
- Weather condition awareness
- Truck maintenance understanding
- Documentation accuracy
- Long-haul driving
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Timeline
OTR Team Truck Driver
National Logistics, LLC
09.2020 - 10.2024
OTR Team Truck Driver
C.R. England
07.2020 - 08.2020
Stower
Amazon.Inc
07.2019 - 07.2020
Freight Conductor
CSX Transportation
04.2011 - 08.2018
Materials Handler
StarPet, Inc
10.2007 - 04.2011
Staff Sergeant
US Army
08.1991 - 12.1999
High School Diploma -
Karlsruhe German American High School
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