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OTR TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Motivated Driver with an impeccable driving record and over 2 years in the transportation industry. Offers focus and skills in customer service, OTR driving and training. Certified in operating Manual and Automatic equipment. Highly attentive to changing road, traffic conditions and safety.

Skills
  • Commercial driving
  • Vehicle maintenance and inspection
  • Clean CDL record
  • Excellent time management
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Valid Virginia driver's license
  • Commercial driving expertise
  • Safety-conscious
  • Deadline-driven
  • Physically fit and agile
  • DOT regulations
  • Knowledge of state roads and highways
  • Freight separation
  • Log keeping
  • Troubleshooting
  • Freight bill accuracy
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Fire suppression tools operations
  • Fire containment
  • Emergency support
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Training program participation
  • Community education
  • CPR and first aid
  • Disaster management
  • Fire prevention
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Team leadership
  • File and records management
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Personnel management
  • Shipment processing
  • Computer literate
  • Training development aptitude
  • Shipping procedures understanding
  • Customer-oriented
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Motivated team player
Work History
OTR Truck Driver | 01/2017 to Current
Company Name - City, State
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each load, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports
  • Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero DOT accidents over employment
  • Organized accurate and compliant shipping paperwork and financial records to avoid errors
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting
  • Optimized routes based on road knowledge, traffic updates and GPS data
  • Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays
  • Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft
  • Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
  • Maintained open communication with dispatching staff to stay on top of scheduling changes and keep customers well-informed
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times
Skilled Laborer | 07/2017 to 12/2019
Company Name - City, State
  • Handled electric and manual construction tools and machinery to effectively complete jobs
  • Cleaned, repaired and lubricated equipment on site-specific schedules to maintain performance
  • Used shovels or heavy equipment to move different materials based on job needs
  • Observed all state and federal safety regulations on job sites to keep accidents to minimum
  • Prepared, poured and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations
  • Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards
  • Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations and backfilled completed excavations
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members
  • Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement
  • Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs
  • Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work
  • Collected data and accurate measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations
Firefighter | 02/2006 to 05/2016
Company Name - City, State
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on regular basis
  • Completed regulated state training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines
  • Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks
  • Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire
  • Assessed active fires and consulted with the Acting Chief to devise optimal approach and containment strategies
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors
  • Participated in firefighting duties as assigned, including overnight duties and shifts
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations
  • Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
  • Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment
Fluids Operator | 01/2020 to 04/2020
Company Name - City, State
Education
Boise State University - City, State | GED03/2004
Certifications

CDL - Current

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Boise State University

Job Titles Held:

  • OTR Truck Driver
  • Skilled Laborer
  • Firefighter
  • Fluids Operator

Degrees

  • Boise State University - City , State | GED

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