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TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating trucks and trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Veteran truck driver dedicated to on-time package delivery. Lifts 50 pounds and maneuver all equipment. . Experience driving rigs delivering diverse cargo including refrigerated, flatbed and van. Motivated truck driver with impeccable driving record and over 35 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in customer service, route management and freight documentation. Certified in operating pallet and fork lift equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 35+ years in logistics.

Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Skills
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Logging Paperwork
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Team Development
  • Vehicle Systems Expertise
  • Strong Math Aptitude
  • Commercial Driving Expertise
  • Logistics planning
  • Commercial driving
  • Route logs
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety and compliance
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Materials transport
  • Heavy haul expert
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Flatbed truck expertise
  • Operating hydraulics
Work History
Truck Driver / / ABF Freight System Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK / 03.2013 - 09.2020
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and Terminal Manager, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and Terminal Manager, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 100-mile transports.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by 100%.
  • Transported goods of all kinds, including hazardous materials, without incident for over 35 years.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using pallet jack and fork lift equipment.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 7 years.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Truck Driver / / Averitt Express Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK / 06.2010 - 03.2013
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and Terminal Manager, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 100-mile transports.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by 100%.
  • Transported freight of all types, including hazardous materials, without incident across Oklahoma.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs, including Type and Type.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on Type vehicles.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 3 years.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Truck Driver / / YRC Worldwide Inc. - Oklahoma City, OK / 07.2005 - 06.2020
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and Terminal Manager, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 100-mile transports.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing calls to support lines by 100%.
  • Transported goods of all kinds, including hazardous materials, without incident across Oklahoma.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 5 years.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
Education
Southeast High School - Oklahoma City, OK / 05.1976Diploma: General Studies
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • ABF Freight System Inc.
  • Averitt Express Inc.
  • YRC Worldwide Inc.

School Attended

  • Southeast High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • Diploma : General Studies

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