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CDL A OTR TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about Kenworth and Peterbuilt trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.

Skills
  • Route management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Cargo handling
  • Clean MVR
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Trained in Michigan safety regulations
  • OTR
  • Planning ability
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Mechanical recoveries
  • Assisting customers
  • Documentation skills
  • Class A license
  • Class A license
Experience
09/2018 to Current
CDL a OTR Truck DriverKoleaseco Inc. － Hudsonville, MI
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
01/2009 to 09/2018
CDL a OTR Truck DriverVan Eerdan Truckin － Byron Center, MI
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
01/2008 to 01/2010
Truck DriverServu Success － Grandville, MI
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics and productivity records.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Managed on-time, under-budget tow truck service execution across region while partnering with local authorities and USPS.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
Education and Training
05/1985
High School DiplomaOttawa Hills High School － Grand Rapids, MI
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Koleaseco Inc.
  • Van Eerdan Truckin
  • Servu Success

School Attended

  • Ottawa Hills High School

Job Titles Held:

  • CDL a OTR Truck Driver
  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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