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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
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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
Job Titles Held:
- Truck Driver
Degrees
- GED 11/1987
Associate of Arts : Corrections Officer 04/1992
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