Xander Sommers
Augusta,Georgia
Summary
Dynamic CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record at Amazon Freight Partners, adept in route planning and transportation safety. Excelled in load security and demonstrated exceptional backing skills, ensuring efficient and safe deliveries. Skilled in fostering operational efficiency, my clean MVR and commitment to safety have consistently enhanced company reputation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Amazon Freight Partners
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Planned routes using personal knowledge and GPS mapping software to optimize strategies.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and maintained safe driving practices at all times.
- Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
CDL Hazmat Tanker Driver
Schneider Trucking
Savannah, GA
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated tanker trucks safely by complying with company policies and major driving rules.
- Transported hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
- Safely unloaded cargo at specified destinations using appropriate methods such as pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Verified load against shipping papers and checked seals on tankers before loading.
- Protected emergency response forces, responding to calls and hazardous material incidents.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling hazardous materials as well as operating a tanker truck.
CDL Yard Jockey
Amazon
Appling, GA
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Assisted in organizing the flow of traffic within the yard for maximum efficiency.
Overnight Warehouse Worker
Fedex Ground
10.2018 - 06.2022
- I was a package handler for Fedex Ground, using my overnight hours 5 times a week loading up freight delivery trucks with packages ranging from tires, grills, to medical supplies etc
- All in a timely manner by the end of the belt sort
- Job required me to lift and load objects over +75 lbs
- Quickly no questions asked and had to be able to read the truck manifest and load items in proper positions in the trucks without any obstructions
Order Picker / Forklift operator
Lowes warehouse
03.2020 - 10.2021
- During the pandemic I was the overnight order picker where I was readily available during my overnight shift to tend to online orders in the household utility department which includes loading refrigerators, washers, dryers, and lawn mowers onto a machine operated pallet carriers whether its was a forklift or an order picker, all while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standard of the facility
Personal Trainer
Team 85 Fitness & Health & wellness center
11.2018 - 05.2019
- After returning to New Jersey from East Stroudsburg University I was hand selected from the staff of Team 85 to get my PFT certification and then forth became a trainer at the fitness center
- Throughout the year I trained clients and sold training programs within the center, and ran Team85 kids & teen TLP classes
Intern/Aide
M&M Physical Therapy
Mansfield, New Jersey
02.2017 - 05.2017
- During the months February through the end of May, I was an unpaid high school intern/ aide at the M&M physical therapy center
- I sat through many patient evaluations and assisted during patients rehabilitation
- Tasks included walking with patients around the office, gathering towels and water for the patients, and assisting patients during exercise
Education
High School Diploma -
Bordentown Regional High school
Bordentown, New Jersey06.2017
Exercise Science -
East Stroudsburg University
Stroudsburg, PennsylvaniaExercise Science -
Mercer County Community college
Exercise Science -
Georgia Military College
Exercise Science -
Hudson Valley Community College
Skills
- Backing skills
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Route planning
- Multi-stop routing
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Doubles and triples specialist
- OTR driving
- Clean MVR
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Amazon Freight Partners
01.2025 - Current
CDL Hazmat Tanker Driver
Schneider Trucking
11.2024 - 01.2025
CDL Yard Jockey
Amazon
03.2023 - 11.2024
Order Picker / Forklift operator
Lowes warehouse
03.2020 - 10.2021
Personal Trainer
Team 85 Fitness & Health & wellness center
11.2018 - 05.2019
Overnight Warehouse Worker
Fedex Ground
10.2018 - 06.2022
Intern/Aide
M&M Physical Therapy
02.2017 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Bordentown Regional High school
Exercise Science -
East Stroudsburg University
Exercise Science -
Mercer County Community college
Exercise Science -
Georgia Military College
Exercise Science -
Hudson Valley Community College
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