Travis Alston
Columbus,GA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering Number years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and Number+ years in logistics. 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. 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
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Truck Driver
H2P2 Logistics LLC
Royal Oak , MI
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- 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.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Truck Driver
Variant
Chattanooga , TN
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
CEO/Truck Driver
Alston Logistics LLC
Montgomery , AL
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- 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.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Truck Driver
Swift Transporation
Opelika , AL
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Military Police Squad Leader
Army
Vilseck , Germany
03.2010 - 08.2019
- Maintained security of local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $Amount.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Developed and maintained cooperative relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to support communication.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor security of personnel and property.
- Secured storage of weapons, ammunition and explosives to prevent theft and accidents.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
- Searched vehicles, buildings and homes for evidence of stolen property.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Fundamentals
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA 08.2004 - 03.2007
Skills
Domestic violence prevention
undefinedAccomplishments
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Timeline
Truck Driver
H2P2 Logistics LLC
09.2022 - 11.2022
Truck Driver
Variant
08.2022 - 09.2022
CEO/Truck Driver
Alston Logistics LLC
12.2021 - 06.2022
Truck Driver
Swift Transporation
10.2020 - 05.2021
Military Police Squad Leader
Army
03.2010 - 08.2019
Diploma - Automotive Fundamentals
Columbus Technical College
08.2004 - 03.2007
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