Tomika Slaughter
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
My career objective is to utilize all my skills obtained through education and hands on training to benefit your company.
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Venture Transport LLC
02.2023 - 03.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
CDL Truck Driver
Bakers Express
11.2022 - 02.2023
- 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.
CDL Truck Driver
Trans X USA
11.2022 - 11.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Transportation
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: www.mynfi.com
- Picking up empty trailer of loaded milk and delivering to the Walmart stores across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan
- Www.mynfi.com
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
CDL Truck Driver
Westside Transportation
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Transportation
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
School Bus Driver
IPS Transportation
08.2009 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: www.myips.org
- Transporting students to and from school and other athletic events
- Www.myips.org
Concession Supervisor
Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.
06.2003 - 05.2009
- Opening and closing the restaurant and concessions, ordering supplies for food and beverage department, scheduling employees, training, bar tending, catering, waiting tables, scheduling employees, closing paperwork, cashiering, closing the cash registers, dropping money bags, conducting meetings, scheduling volunteers, payroll, time sheets, etc
Education
Associates - Business Administration
Everest University Online
Tampa, FL10.2014
Bachelors - Health Care Management
South University Online
Pittsburgh, PA09.2012
Associates - Fashion Management
Indiana Business College
Indianapolis, IN06.1999
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial driving
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Route planning
- Defensive driver training
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
- Transportation safety
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Customer service
- Materials transport
- Inclement weather driving
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Delivery scheduling
- Route management
- Document management
- Vehicle inspection
- Load security
- Route logs
- Customer-oriented
- Cargo handling
- Trailer maintenance
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Venture Transport LLC
02.2023 - 03.2025
CDL Truck Driver
Bakers Express
11.2022 - 02.2023
CDL Truck Driver
Trans X USA
11.2022 - 11.2022
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Transportation
07.2022 - 11.2022
CDL Truck Driver
Westside Transportation
05.2022 - 07.2022
CDL Truck Driver
NFI Transportation
01.2022 - 05.2022
School Bus Driver
IPS Transportation
08.2009 - 07.2020
Concession Supervisor
Conner Prairie Museum, Inc.
06.2003 - 05.2009
Bachelors - Health Care Management
South University Online
Associates - Fashion Management
Indiana Business College
Associates - Business Administration
Everest University Online
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