Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
TruckDriver

Willie Allen

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

I have been a truck driver for over three decades. I come with a tremendous amount of experience. Also, I’m honest, dependable, reliable, trustworthy and hard working. As an experienced truck I have been certified, coupled with having my CDL, HAZMAT, TRIPLES, DOUBLES, (53) PASSENGERS and TANKERS for over three decades.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Truck Driver

ABF Freight
08.2016 - Current
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • 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.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.

Truck Driver

Wilson Trucking
09.2006 - 08.2016
  • 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.

Truck Driver

Highway Express
06.1995 - 10.2001
  • 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.

Truck Driver

Allied Van Lines
07.1991 - 11.1995
  • 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.

Education

Certified - Truck Driving

National Training Systems
Laurel, MD

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Transportation Safety
  • Tractor-Trailer Driving Specialist
  • Lift up to Number Pounds
  • Route Planning
  • Cargo Handling
  • Materials Transport
  • Safe Driving
  • Load Security
  • Commercial Driving
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Defensive Driver Training
  • Inclement Weather Driving
  • Long-Haul Driving
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement

Accomplishments

  • Safely operated Number-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.

Certification

1. HAZMAT

2. TRIPLES

3. DOUBLES

4. TANKERS

5. PASENGERS

6. CDL

Timeline

Truck Driver

ABF Freight
08.2016 - Current

Truck Driver

Wilson Trucking
09.2006 - 08.2016

Truck Driver

Highway Express
06.1995 - 10.2001

Truck Driver

Allied Van Lines
07.1991 - 11.1995

Certified - Truck Driving

National Training Systems

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