Willie Charles Patrick
Greenville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with a proven track record of excellence in transportation safety and load security, notably with Pine Hill Timber Company. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making and a courteous demeanor, ensuring timely and efficient cargo handling. Recognized for outstanding customer service and adherence to regulations, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Pine Hill Timber Company
Greenville, GA
01.2012 - Current
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Haul poles to processing plants to make light poles, Haul different logs to different plants to make timber, Haul heavy equipment.
Truck Driver
Patrick Transport (My Own Company)
Greenville, GA
02.2008 - 12.2013
- Hauled raw products to make the actual Coca Cola drink. ( I had a contract with Coca-Cola Company in Browns Mill, GA).
- Owned my own truck
- Had authority to make decisions
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
Truck Driver
Dobbs Trucking
Luthersville, GA
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Hauled timber
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Education
Associate of Arts - Theology
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Greenville, GA12-2022
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Adherence to regulations
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Inclement weather driving
- Cargo handling
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy lifting
- Decision-making
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Heavy haul expert
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Truck Driver
Pine Hill Timber Company
01.2012 - Current
Truck Driver
Patrick Transport (My Own Company)
02.2008 - 12.2013
Truck Driver
Dobbs Trucking
03.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts - Theology
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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