William Abernathy
Iron Station,NC
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized for maintaining a clean driving record at Wallace Farms. Expert in GPS navigation and load securing, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through effective communication and adaptability in challenging conditions. Proven ability to optimize vehicle performance and ensure DOT compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Wallace Farms
01.2023 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Truck Driver
Richard Abernathy Grading and Septic Tank
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Truck Driver
Wallace Farms
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
WDA Trucking
01.2000 - 05.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
Truck Driver
Scurry Construction
05.2000 - 05.2005
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Maintained high standards of vehicle cleanliness and organization, ensuring readiness for inspections.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Education
No Degree - 9th Grade
Northwest Cabbarrus High School
Kannapolis, NCSkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Long-haul driving
- Load security
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Flexible schedule availability
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Cargo handling
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Heavy haul expert
- Trailer maintenance
- GPS navigation mastery
- Truck driving
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Customer relations
- Forklift operation
- Class A license
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dependable and cooperative
- Visual inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Truck Driver
Wallace Farms
01.2023 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
Richard Abernathy Grading and Septic Tank
01.2019 - 01.2023
Truck Driver
Wallace Farms
01.2011 - 01.2019
Truck Driver
Scurry Construction
05.2000 - 05.2005
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
WDA Trucking
01.2000 - 05.2010
No Degree - 9th Grade
Northwest Cabbarrus High School
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