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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
  • Cargo handling
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • Clean MVR
  • Customer-oriented
  • Class A license
  • Smith system
Experience
Truck Driver11/2016 － 09/2020Petro chemical transportCorpus Christi, TX
  • 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 － 11/2016Team transportEl Dorado, AR
  • 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 － 11/2015Mission Petroleum Carriers Inc.Corpus 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 DrivingOklahoma City, OK
02/2000GED:The Academies At Jonesboro High SchoolJonesboro, AR
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Petro chemical transport
  • Team transport
  • Mission Petroleum Carriers Inc.

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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