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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about tanker trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Bringing over fifteen years of driver experience, and dedication.

Skills
  • Cargo handling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Clean MVR
  • Route management
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Over the road experience
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Planning ability
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Trained in Louisiana safety regulations
  • Trained in Louisiana safety regulations
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Documentation skills
  • Assisting customers
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Managed incidents
  • Class A license
Experience
Truck Driver
Haughton, LAStallion Oilfield Holdings Inc./Nov 2010 to Current
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to ensure effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in ice and wet environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including changing out lights and fuses to keep truck functional.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and data on time to keep reports current.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • 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.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Drove customer retention, accurately and efficiently delivering orders.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Maintained comprehensive delivery records and facilitated management of customer accounts.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
Truck Driver
Minden, LAGator Pumping/Apr 2008 to Oct 2010
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Notified customers of delayed deliveries due to mechanical and weather issues.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to ensure effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • 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.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • 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.
  • Drove customer retention, accurately and efficiently delivering orders.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
Truck Driver
Athens, LATESCO/Mar 2006 to Apr 2008
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • 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.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • 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.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • 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.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
Education and Training
GEDMinden High SchoolMay 1992Minden, LA
Class A CDL With X Endorsment Diesel Driving AcademyNov 2004Shreveport, LA
Accomplishments
  • Continuously maintained an accident and incident-free driving record for more than fifteen years.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Stallion Oilfield Holdings Inc.
  • Gator Pumping
  • TESCO

School Attended

  • Minden High School
  • Diesel Driving Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • GED
    Class A CDL With X Endorsment

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