Athanasios Dimou
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
Cherokee Freight Lines
Stockton, CA
02.2000 - 07.2000
- Inspected and maintained vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
- Verified load security and accuracy of delivery documents.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements.
- Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions at customer sites.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on all assigned equipment prior to each shift.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trailer in a safe manner according to DOT regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times, delays.
- Provided courteous customer service while interacting with customers on the job site.
- Responded to emergency situations including breakdowns or traffic accidents as needed.
- Managed paperwork related to log books, shipping orders, fuel receipts and other records required by law.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered during trips to supervisor immediately.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Marten Transport
Mondovi, WI
03.1988 - 11.1988
- Operated tractor-trailer combination vehicles to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Maintained accurate log books of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, and recorded defects or malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations while operating vehicle.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding delivery instructions and arrival times.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Riss international
Kansas City, MO
06.1986 - 01.1988
- Operated tractor-trailer combination vehicles to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Maintained accurate log books of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, and recorded defects or malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, lights.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations while operating vehicle.
- Provided customer service by delivering products in a timely manner according to customer specifications.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MIMTU
Ionia, MISkills
- Materials Transport
- Delivery Scheduling
- Safe Driving
- Load Security
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- OTR Driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Clean MVR
Accomplishments
- safe driver
- driver trainer
vehicle transport and repair
- auto mechanic
- auto body
- vehicle trailering
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
Cherokee Freight Lines
02.2000 - 07.2000
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Marten Transport
03.1988 - 11.1988
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Riss international
06.1986 - 01.1988
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Montcalm Community College
MTU