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COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Seeking a position with your company as a underground utilities locator

*Derrick Truck Operator

*Fiber optic technician (with locators)

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver:

*handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency.

*well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 29+ years

logistics transportation.

*safety-conscious Commercial Truck Driver with more than 29 years of

experience transporting and delivering various goods.

*focused on guaranteeing on-time delivery within specified time frames and

promoting customer loyalty and retention.

*in-depth knowledge of specialized transportation equipment, including

forestry, various construction equipment.

Skills
  • Underground cabling
  • Installed fiber optic cable
  • Installed various types of other phone networking cable (with Star Construction, LLC.
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver, 08/2006 to Current
Hub Group – Memphis, TN
  • Managed daily transportation of materials, freight and goods using trucks with capacities of more than 39 tons.
  • Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
  • Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Transported Household and FAK goods, including hazardous materials, without incident across Southeast Region.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over a 30 year career in the trucking industry.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Followed hand signals from loading crew to maneuver trucks into loading and unloading positions.
  • Operated lowboy flatbed, tri-axle dump, container trucks across 30 states to transport various types of freight, ranging from logs, equipment, to household goods.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order, including fueling and recharging batteries.
  • Maintained consistent on-time delivery record with 100% of all orders arriving ahead of schedule.
  • Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections and completed reports regarding issues with trucks.
  • Inspected load security and checked for any damages.
  • Communicated with other truck drivers and operators to coordinate materials handling and deliveries.
  • Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Star Construction, 08/2003 to 08/2006
Star Construction LLC – Knoxville, TN
  • Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Transported construction equipment to customer locations .
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Transported construction material.
  • Operated under DOT specifications and compliance.
Log Truck Driver, 08/1993 to 06/2003
Florence Logging/Claude Wood, Jr. – Florence, AL
  • Transported logs, pulpwood and various logging equipment, without incident across TN, AL, MS.
  • All while complying with DOT regulations and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/1984
Collinwood High School - Collinwood, TN
Accomplishments

*Served from October 1985-January 1990

*Honorably discharged (Rank E-5)

*Operations Specialist (2nd Class-Petty Officer)

Medals/Ribbons

Good Conduct

Armed Services Expeditionary

Battle E

Persian Gulf Contingency Action

Plankowner on board USS Bunker Hill CG-52

90 day Sea Service

US Navy Achievement

Additional Information

I have driven a commercial vehicle for approximately thirty years and I want to make a change in my career.

I have been in direct contact and worked with underground utilities locators. I feel that I can be a beneficial asset to your company as I continue to learn and grow in this field. I would appreciate the opportunity to become an important part of this company. I will work very hard and diligently to prove and improve myself for the betterment of this company.

Sincerely,

Michael E. Tank

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hub Group
  • Star Construction LLC
  • Florence Logging/Claude Wood, Jr.

School Attended

  • Collinwood High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Commercial Truck Driver
  • Star Construction
  • Log Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 05/1984

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