Willie Bland
Macon,GA
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Truck Driver
Premier Transportation Inc.
09.2019 - Current
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- 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.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Logistics Coordinator
Blue Bird Corporation
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Warehouse Distributor
Beasley Flooring
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
Commercial Truck Driving License
C.R. England Premier Truck Driving School
2250 Riverside Ave. Colton, Ca. 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Macon, GA06.1993
Skills
- DOT Compliance
- Navigation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Logistics Coordination
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Safety Requirements
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Log Book Maintenance
- Defensive Driving
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Reporting
- Equipment Inspection
Bowling, movies, working out
Most of my down time consist of bowling two nights a week with my league. We participate in local tournaments during the month. When I not bowling I enjoy working out a few days a week and catch up on the latest action movies.
Timeline
Regional Truck Driver
Premier Transportation Inc.
09.2019 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
Blue Bird Corporation
06.2018 - 04.2019
Warehouse Distributor
Beasley Flooring
08.2016 - 06.2018
Commercial Truck Driving License
C.R. England Premier Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
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