Zachary Lewis
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Professional Driver offering over 10 years of experience transporting and delivering freight throughout the United States in various industries. Personable and reliable driver with experience in transporting goods and passengers. Expertise and experience performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles contributing to significant cost savings and reduced service down time.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Incident Clear
IMAP
380 Leonard Rd. Lexington, North Carolina
05.2025 - Current
- Emergency Traffic Control: IMAP responders set up safety barriers and manage traffic around crash sites to prevent secondary collisions.
- Obstruction Removal: They are equipped to clear debris and minor obstructions from travel lanes to restore normal traffic flow.
- First Response: Responders are often the first on the scene, providing immediate site safety and sometimes basic patient care or life-saving assistance like CPR until EMS arrives.
- Stranded Motorist Aid: They provide "Swiss Army knife" style assistance, including changing flat tires, jump-starting batteries, and providing small amounts of fuel to move disabled vehicles off the road.
License Driver Instructor
Jordan Driving School
8420 University Executive Park Dr #820, Charlotte,
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive driving curricula for diverse student populations.
- Assessed individual student progress to tailor instructional methods and improve learning outcomes.
- Conducted behind-the-wheel training sessions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Mentored junior instructors, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing teaching techniques.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to evaluate instructional effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinated scheduling of lessons to maximize resource efficiency and student availability.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and address concerns effectively.
- Assisted students in overcoming nervousness or anxiety related to driving by providing encouragement and reassurance throughout the learning process.
- Maintained accurate records of each student''s progress, ensuring timely completion of required coursework and preparation for exams.
Owner/Operator
Daddys Girls, LLC
Charlotte, NC
10.2016 - Current
- Transport cargo to and from specified locations as instructed by dispatchers
- Strategically plan travel routes to ensure that all deliveries are completed in a timely manner
- Review dispatchers' instructions before deliveries to prevent any errors or miscommunications
- Perform inspections of truck before and after each delivery to ensure that it is mechanically sound
- Submit bills of lading to customers and obtain customer signatures to confirm receipt of the correct cargo
- Supervise the safe loading and unloading of cargo
Independent Contractor
Group One Driveaway
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated transport logistics for diverse vehicle deliveries, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce delivery times.
- Oversaw compliance with transportation regulations, maintaining safety and operational standards.
- Mentored new contractors on best practices in vehicle handling and customer service techniques.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
Owner/Operator
Hub Group, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Hauled loads to their respective destinations by the assigned deadline
- Collected signatures from clients upon delivery
- Logged mileage, hours, and deliveries
- Followed all road safety regulations while on the road
Company Driver
C.R. England, Inc.
Chicago, IL
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Loaded and unloaded cargo for timely delivery
- Completed and submitted all required paperwork
- Performed minor repairs as needed
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections
Company Driver
Schneider National
Gary, IN
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Transported goods, parts, and materials in the Midwest region
- Serviced equipment and performed minor repairs on vehicles
- Reviewed transportation and shipping tags to verify inventory accuracy
- Loaded and unloaded products from trailers with assistance of forklift and pallet jack
Supervisor/Tow Driver
Peoples Towing
Chicago, IL
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed administrative tasks and/or paperwork
- Trained and onboarded new employees
- Transported vehicles to various locations throughout the Chicagoland area
- Performed automotive services to vehicles as needed
Tow Driver
United Road Towing Service
Markham, IL
03.2006 - 08.2011
- Transported vehicles to various locations throughout the Chicagoland area
- Performed automotive services to vehicles as needed
Education
Certified Professional Certificate/Class A CDL - undefined
Blue Horizon Truck Driving School
Chicago, IL03.2012
Certified Professional Certificate/Class A CDL - undefined
Professional Truck Driving School
Paducah, KY07.2001
Skills
- Clear communicator
- Service-oriented
- Multi-tasking
- Driving vehicles with manual transmission
- Operating electronic log data equipment
- GPS and route planning
- Excellent driving record
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Personal Information
Driving License: Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Timeline
Incident Clear
IMAP
05.2025 - Current
Independent Contractor
Group One Driveaway
01.2025 - 05.2025
License Driver Instructor
Jordan Driving School
11.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Daddys Girls, LLC
10.2016 - Current
Owner/Operator
Hub Group, Inc.
08.2013 - 10.2016
Company Driver
C.R. England, Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2013
Company Driver
Schneider National
01.2012 - 07.2012
Supervisor/Tow Driver
Peoples Towing
09.2011 - 01.2012
Tow Driver
United Road Towing Service
03.2006 - 08.2011
Certified Professional Certificate/Class A CDL - undefined
Blue Horizon Truck Driving School
Certified Professional Certificate/Class A CDL - undefined
Professional Truck Driving School