Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Tommy Langston

Wayne's Sanderson Farms
JACKSONVILLE,TX
20
years of professional experience

Dependable truck driver with a strong focus on transportation safety. Proven expertise in conducting thorough vehicle inspections and maintaining DOT compliance.

Work History

Truck Driver

5 Years 11 Months
Wayne's Sanderson Farms | 09.2020 - Current
  • Operated commercial vehicles to transport products safely and efficiently across designated routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption for tracking purposes.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws and safety protocols while delivering goods on schedule.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate pickup and delivery schedules.

Truck Driver

7 Years 5 Months
Oldcastle Materials | 04.2013 - 09.2020
  • 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.
  • Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel use, and delivery schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed loading and unloading of cargo while adhering to weight distribution standards.
  • Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize routes and improve delivery timelines.
  • 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.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • 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.

Truck Driver

4 Months
Pumpco | 12.2012 - 04.2013
  • 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.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently across assigned routes.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel use, and delivery schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with dispatch team to optimize routes and improve delivery timelines.
  • Managed loading and unloading of cargo while adhering to weight distribution standards.
  • Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, contributing to reduced downtime and repair costs.
  • 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.

Truck Driver

6 Years 2 Months
Old Castle | 10.2006 - 12.2012
  • Assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring proper handling of materials.
  • Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Trained new drivers on operational procedures and safety measures within the company framework.
  • 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.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Education

Jacksonville Middle School | Jacksonville, TX

Skills

Safe driving
Safe driving practices
Dependable and reliable
Transportation safety
Class A commercial Driver's license
Vehicle inspection
DOT compliance
Load security
Visual inspection
Dependable and cooperative
Adaptability and flexibility
Class A license
Trailer coupling and uncoupling
Tractor-trailer operation
Load inspection
Truck driving
Traffic law knowledge
Courteous and polite demeanor
Air brake certification
Loading and unloading
Logbook management
Defensive driver training
Physical stamina and strength
Flexible schedule availability
Materials transport
Equipment operation

Timeline

Truck Driver

Wayne's Sanderson Farms
09.2020 - CurrentRead More

Truck Driver

Oldcastle Materials
04.2013 - 09.2020Read More

Truck Driver

Pumpco
12.2012 - 04.2013Read More

Truck Driver

Old Castle
10.2006 - 12.2012Read More

Jacksonville Middle School

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Tommy Langston