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Vincent Reed

Clarkston,MI

Summary

With a proven track record at Pro Drivers, I excel in safe driving practices and load securement, ensuring zero accidents through strict adherence to regulations. My strong communication skills enhance team efficiency, showcasing a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

Pro Drivers
09.2022 - Current
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Assisted with training new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and best practices for CDL truck driving.

CDL Truck Driver

Best Way Expeditng
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize delivery schedules, maximizing efficiency in daily operations.

Truck Driver

Polaris Express Llc
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

Forklift/Dock Worker

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Upheld high-quality standards for all handled goods while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Forklift/Dock Worker

Estes Express
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Coordinated with other departments to direct cargo to correct destinations and avoid loading and unloading errors.
  • Reduced risks of damage to cargo through careful handling and adherence to best practices in packaging and palletizing.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Communicated with drivers to inform cargo loading and unloading schedule and other relevant information.
  • Assisted in training new dock workers on company procedures, ensuring consistent performance across the team.

Forklift/Dock Worker

Saia Motor Freight
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
  • Coordinated with other departments to direct cargo to correct destinations and avoid loading and unloading errors.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Reduced risks of damage to cargo through careful handling and adherence to best practices in packaging and palletizing.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Assisted in training new dock workers on company procedures, ensuring consistent performance across the team.

Forklift/Dockworker

Conway Freight
08.2013 - 04.2016
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
  • Assisted in training new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to perform their duties effectively.

Education

Journalism And Mass Communication

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

High School Diploma -

Duncanville High School
Duncanville, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Load securement knowledge
  • Pretrip inspections
  • Basic mechanical knowledge
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Adherence to Regulations
  • Physical Stamina and Endurance
  • GPS Navigation Proficiency
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Commercial driving
  • DOT Compliance
  • Long-haul driving

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

Pro Drivers
09.2022 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Best Way Expeditng
05.2022 - 09.2022

Truck Driver

Polaris Express Llc
09.2021 - 05.2022

Forklift/Dock Worker

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021

Forklift/Dock Worker

Estes Express
05.2018 - 02.2020

Forklift/Dock Worker

Saia Motor Freight
04.2016 - 03.2018

Forklift/Dockworker

Conway Freight
08.2013 - 04.2016

Journalism And Mass Communication

Missouri Valley College

High School Diploma -

Duncanville High School

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