William Butler
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 23+ years in logistics. 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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Universal Intermodal Services
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- 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.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Truck Driver
Hub Group
06.2012 - 06.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- 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.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- 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.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Transport Truck Driver
Pepsi
06.2000 - 06.2012
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction by working quickly and accurately.
- Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations to reduce risks.
- Demonstrated superior transport service, providing accurate time estimates and courteous responses.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation systems to minimize delays with well-planned routes.
- Communicated with dispatch to convey delays and adjust delivery plans.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo with extreme care and focus on preventing damage or injury.
- Updated daily logs and customer paperwork with relevant details.
- Trained new drivers in company policies and vehicle maintenance to support daily task completion.
- Kept compliant with weight requirements, hazardous material transport and route planning.
- Kept accurate records of delivery data related to weight, time and destination.
- Delivered packages to residential and commercial areas, often navigating tight, narrow streets.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA06.1992
Skills
- Document Verification
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Operation and Control
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- Fuel Logs
- GPS and Route Planning
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Air Brake Certification
- Maintenance Requirements
- Planning Abilities
- Defensive Driver Training
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Emergency Roadside Repairs
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- DOT Requirements
- Commercial Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Dry Vans
Additional Information
Certificate in National Truck Driving School. Green Cove Springs Fl
Timeline
Truck Driver
Universal Intermodal Services
06.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
Hub Group
06.2012 - 06.2021
Transport Truck Driver
Pepsi
06.2000 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
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