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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning. Safe driver with over 30 years of experience on the road.

Skills
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Planning and coordination
  • Communications
  • Customer service
  • Cargo handling
  • Route management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Tanker Endorsements
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Doubles and Triples specialist
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Class "A" license
  • Flatbed experience
  • Preventive maintenance
Experience
Shaw Industries, Inc.Chattanooga , TNTruck Driver04/2016 to 04/2018
  • Inspected vehicles regularly to identify issues quickly, reporting problems to company mechanics.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and data on time to keep reports current.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as asphalt emulsion and "hot" asphalt oil at 475 degrees with no incidents.
  • 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.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues indetailed logs.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Shaw Industries, Inc.Dallas , TXTruck Driver06/2015 to 03/2016
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked landing gear.
  • Used pallet jack load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • 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.
Shaw Industries, Inc.Nashville , TNTruck Driver05/2011 to 02/2015
  • Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in refer and flatbed environments, including all weather conditions.
Shaw Industries, Inc.Norcross , GATruck Driver06/2010 to 07/2011
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Education and Training
GED11/1987Fort Simcoe Job Corp, City
  • Completed professional development in Heavy Truck Driving
Associate of Arts:Corrections Officer04/1992Pioneer Pacific College, City, State
Accomplishments

Marine Safety Officer.

Vessel Examiner.

Boat crewman.

Highly decorated.

20 years USCG Aux.

Receiving the Metal of Operational Merrit for saving a live at sea.

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School Attended

  • Fort Simcoe Job Corp
  • Pioneer Pacific College

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    Associate of Arts : Corrections Officer 04/1992

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