Tony Caudill
Belleville,MI
Summary
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
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Yellow Frieght
Romulus, MI
09.1993 - 07.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Contacted dispatch to report delivery incidents and determine best methods for resolution.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Belleville, MI06.1979
Skills
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Roadside Assistance
- Valid Vehicle Insurance and Registration
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safe Driving Practices
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Basic Math Skills
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- GPS Navigation
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Weight Limits
- Load Safety
- Driver Management
- Dry Vans
- Dispatch Collaboration
- Vehicle Systems
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- DOT Compliance
- Accident Reports
- Hand Trucks
- DOT Requirements
- Valid Driver's License
- GPS and Route Planning
- Shipping and Packaging
- Defensive Driver Training
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Air Brake Certification
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Commercial Driving
- Truckn Pro
- Vehicle Inspection
- Team Goals
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Vehicle Checklists
- Efficient Trip Planner
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Yellow Frieght
09.1993 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School