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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary
Motivated truck driver proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks, including semi and straight truck. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with 10 years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Skills
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Experience
Truck Driver11/2016 － 09/2020Alamo GroupMerrillville , IN
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
- Reported spills and cross drop incidents to terminal manager for recommendations for assistance and resolution.
- Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Notified customers of delayed deliveries due to weather and traffic condition issues, decreasing calls to support lines by 50%.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
- Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as gasoline and diesel with no incidents.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Truck Driver12/2015 － 11/2016Alamo GroupBarre , VT
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
- Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as formaldehyde and resins with no incidents.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- 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.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 99% safe driving record.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Truck Driver03/2013 － 11/2015Alamo GroupCorpus Christi , TX
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
- Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
- Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
- Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as gasoline and diesel with no incidents.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
- Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
- Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Education and Training
03/2010Roadmaster Driving School - Truck DrivingCity, State
02/2000GED:The Academies At Jonesboro High SchoolCity, State
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School Attended
- Roadmaster Driving School
- The Academies At Jonesboro High School
Job Titles Held:
- Truck Driver
Degrees
- 03/2010 Roadmaster Driving School - Truck Driving
02/2000 GED : The Academies At Jonesboro High School
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