Professional driver prepared for safe, efficient transportation. Proven ability to navigate long routes and meet delivery schedules. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in vehicle maintenance, route planning, and adhering to safety regulations. Dependable and responsive to changing demands.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Hub Group
01.2023 - 04.2025
Truck Driver
Superior Tank Lines
03.2021 - 03.2022
Truck Driver
Cox Petroleum Transport
10.2014 - 02.2021
CDL Truck Driver
Owner Operator Under NGL Logistics
09.2013 - 09.2014
Operated commercial vehicles safely across various routes, adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.
Delivered goods efficiently while maintaining accurate logbooks for hours of service and vehicle maintenance records.
Collaborated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules, ensuring timely arrivals and customer satisfaction.
Navigated diverse geographic regions using GPS systems to determine the most efficient travel routes.
Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with Department of Transportation standards.
Resolved minor mechanical issues on-site, minimizing downtime and promoting consistent operational efficiency.
Adhered to safety protocols, contributing to a culture of safety within the driving team and organization.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Assisted in training new drivers on best practices for safe driving and regulatory compliance procedures.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
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.
Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High-school
Skills
Safe driving
Strong work ethic
Self-motivation and discipline
Safe driving practices
Dependable and reliable
Transportation safety
Class A commercial Driver's license
Vehicle inspection
Commercial driving
DOT compliance
GPS and route planning
Inclement weather driving
Decision-making
Customer-oriented
Materials transport
Flexible schedule availability
Load securing proficiency
Defensive driving techniques
Hazardous materials handling
Heavy lifting
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Hazardous materials endorsement
Time management
Weather awareness
Tanker and hazmat endorsements
Trip planning
Accomplishments
Safe Driver Award for 100,000 consecutive Safe Miles. At Cox petroleum transport