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Overview
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Tonja Lockhart

Porter,Texas

Summary

Motivated Job Title with impeccable driving record and over Number years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in route management and freight documentation. Adept at operating Type equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions.

Dedicated OTR Truck Driver with Number years of experience. Well-versed in open road and Type driving with dedication to safety. Knowledgeable in Area of expertise.

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Type trucks and Type trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Shipex
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2022 - 10.2022

Operating a tractor trailer combo delivering freight across the United States.

  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Transported freight via Type trucks between Number cities on weekly cycle.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
  • Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to Job Title for immediate resolution.
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Escalated critical issues to Job title for immediate correction.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Variant/USXPRESS
Chattanooga, Tennessee
03.2017 - 04.2021
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
  • Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor trailers, heavy duty trucks and flatbed vehicles.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Transported freight via Type trucks between Number cities on weekly cycle.
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Escalated critical issues to Job title for immediate correction.
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to Job Title for immediate resolution.
  • Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.

Education

Ged - Future School

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
01.2023

Skills

  • Product Delivery
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Local and Long Distance Driving
  • CB Radio Communication
  • Map Reading
  • Cargo Security
  • Truck Cab Computer Operation
  • Route Management
  • State and Federal Regulations
  • Accident Documentation
  • Vehicle Service Documentation
  • Process Monitoring
  • Drop and Hook Loads
  • Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
  • Commercial Driving
  • Dangerous Goods Transportation
  • Safety Processes
  • GPS Applications
  • Delivery Documentation
  • Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Safety and Emergency Equipment
  • Work Logging
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • DOT Requirements
  • Truck Maneuvering
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Adjusting Routes
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Customer Retention
  • Traffic Observations
  • Financial Records
  • Inquiry Response
  • Fuel Logs
  • Logistics Planning
  • Corrective Actions
  • Roadside Assistance
  • Log Keeping
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Route Logs
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
  • Freight Bill Reconciliation
  • Passenger Safety
  • Effective Planning
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Weight Limits
  • Prevention Techniques
  • Service Dispatching
  • Scheduled Services
  • Team Goals
  • Road Construction
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Freight Separation
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Road Safety
  • Coupling and Uncoupling
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Safe Vehicle Operations
  • Inspecting Assets
  • OSHA Requirements
  • Basic Vehicle Safety
  • Location Mapping Software
  • Safe Machinery Operation

Certification

Smith System. A trucking defensive driving safety course

Timeline

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Shipex
05.2022 - 10.2022

OTR Commercial Truck Driver

Variant/USXPRESS
03.2017 - 04.2021

Ged - Future School

Penn Foster Career School
Tonja Lockhart