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CLASS-A TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Reliable with Class A commercial driver's license and 32 years of safe and customer-focused delivery of countless products in various truck types. Tireless, mechanically-savvy road-warrior with proven history of meeting any trucking challenge. Resourceful, steady and patient, with practiced success at getting products to destinations intact and on time. Skilled Route Manager with expertise in planning efficient routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing more then 20 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 32 years of experience on the road.

Skills
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Cargo handling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Clean MVR
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Planning ability
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Class A license
Experience
Class-A Truck Driver, Davis Mail Services, July 2016-CurrentJacksonville, FL
  • Achieved clean driving record for 22 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents.
  • Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using specialized equipment, including tractor-trailer, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
  • Completed time cards, entered trip data into on-board computer, completed paper logs and maintained schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 12 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
Container Truck Driver, Bulldog highway express, August 2011-June 2016Charleston, SC
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Dump Truck Operator, Blue Max Trucking, March 2011-August 2011Summerville, SC
  • Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
  • Moved hand and foot controls to loosen and dump material adhering to truck body.
  • Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
  • Positioned blocks and tarps to secure load for transit and prevent materials loss.
  • Hauled various materials including gravel, dirt, fill, and boulders to and from construction sites.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
  • Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Picked up clients or vehicles and drove property to specified receiving agency or location.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
Commercial Truck Driver, J&W enterprises, February 2005-March 2011Green Bay, WI
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Inspected vehicles regularly to identify issues quickly, reporting problems to company mechanics.
  • Managed loading and unloading of personnel and cargo.
  • Unloaded freight at customer locations and documented any merchandise issue for supervisor review and handling.
  • Utilized effective organizational and trip planning talents to map out the best delivery routes.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaMarquette Senior High School, MarquetteMI
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Davis Mail Services
  • Bulldog highway express
  • Blue Max Trucking
  • J&W enterprises

School Attended

  • Marquette Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Class-A Truck Driver
  • Container Truck Driver
  • Dump Truck Operator
  • Commercial Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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