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CDL TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Experienced Truck Driver for 14 years offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about dump, mixer, tanker, straight trucks and bulk, flat bed, drop deck, box and detached trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.

Skills
  • Clean MVR
  • Cargo handling
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • Customer-oriented
  • Route management
  • Trained in Oklahoma safety regulations
  • Lifts up to 100 pounds

Experience
CDL Truck Driver|Company Name - City, State|12/2018 - Current
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as oversize equipments with no incidents.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 100lbs pounds.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in different environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 100 pounds.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including signal lights, fusses, air lines, low tires to keep truck functional.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 99.9% safe driving record.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Unloaded packages by hand or a fork lift off the trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Delivered customer orders business within established time frames.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
CDL Truck Driver|Company Name - City, State|12/2017 - 12/2018
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Conducted emergency by replacing light bulbs and installing fuses.
  • Drove oversize loads
Truck Driver|Company Name - City, State|04/2014 - 11/2017

Drove an end dump truck.

Education and Training
Central Tech Truck Training School|City, State|02/2007Truck Training Diploma: Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle And Truck Technology
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Central Tech Truck Training School

Job Titles Held:

  • CDL Truck Driver
  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • Truck Training Diploma : Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle And Truck Technology

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