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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Truck Driver adept at navigation and efficient, on-time deliveries. Personable and energetic.

Skills
  • Route management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Cargo handling
  • Clean MVR
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Planning ability
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Over the road experience
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Assisting customers
Experience
Truck Driver
Nashville, TNMaxilla valley transportation/Mar 2019 to Feb 2020
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Wrotereceipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in [Type] and [Type] environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Notified customers of delayed deliveries due to [Type] and [Type] issues, decreasing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining [Number]% safe driving record.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including [Type] and [Type] to keep truck functional.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • 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.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
Delivery Truck Driver
East Haven, CTTown Fair Tire Centers Inc./Dec 2016 to Feb 2019
  • Loaded products weighing up to [Number] pounds onto trailers for delivery.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Operated [Type] truck to move [Type] products and materials across [Location].
  • Performed deliveries throughout greater [Type] area.
  • Coordinated accurate paperwork and collected payments from customers to meet financial objectives.
  • Ran routes of up to [Number] miles per day to efficiently deliver [Number]+ orders.
  • Notified customers of potential late deliveries, which resulted in [Number]% decrease in calls to company support line.
  • Unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Maneuvered shipments with carts, hands trucks and pallet jacks, efficiently loading and unloading vehicles to maintain tight timetables.
  • Notified customers of delayed deliveries due to [Type] and [Type] issues, decreasing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in all interactions to promote satisfaction and maintain company loyalty.
  • Verified order details at distribution center and customer locations to prevent errors.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Loaded and unloaded [Number] delivery vans per shift.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and [Type] data on time to keep reports current.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining [Number]% safe driving record.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Maximized schedule efficiency and personal use of time by planning optimal routes.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Truck Driver
North Haven, CTAndrussi Brothers Trucking/Aug 2010 to Dec 2015
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining [Number]% safe driving record.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Education and Training
GEDBella Vista High SchoolJan 1983Baldwin Park, Ca
CDL : Driving Trucks And Trailers TransportationAtlantic Truck Driving SchoolJan 1990East Haven, Ct
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Maxilla valley transportation
  • Town Fair Tire Centers Inc.
  • Andrussi Brothers Trucking

School Attended

  • Bella Vista High School
  • Atlantic Truck Driving School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver
  • Delivery Truck Driver

Degrees

  • GED
    CDL : Driving Trucks And Trailers Transportation

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