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TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Professional Class A Truck Driver with tanker and hazmat endorsement and 1+ years of reginal driving experience. Highly skilled to safely maneuver truck and trailer and unload dry and intermodal freight. Exhibits strong knowledge and understanding of federal and state regulations, safety procedures and bills of lading to transport goods through multiple states while navigating adverse road and weather conditions.

Skills
  • Route logs
  • Logistics planning
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Repair
  • Commercial Driving Expertise
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Defensive driver training
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist
  • Locating VINs
  • Operating hydraulics
  • Priority Management
  • Staff Management
  • Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint experience
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Organization
  • Commercial driving
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Logging Paperwork
  • Team Development
  • Strong Math Aptitude
  • Dry van specialist
  • Materials transport
  • Safety and compliance
  • Lift up to 100 pounds
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Recovering vehicles
  • Training and Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Inventory oversight
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Customer service
  • MS Office
Work History
Truck Driver08/2019 to Current
Global Intermodal Transport – Blue Island, IL
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 300-mile transports.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.
  • Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
  • Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings.
  • Verified all dispatch instructions.
  • Completed daily trip inspections to prevent malfunctions and delivery delays.
Truck Driver03/2019 to 08/2019
Dot Foods Inc. – University Park, IL
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 400-mile transports.
  • Maintained accurate records with compliant invoicing, payment processing and daily logs.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Transported food and dry food goods, including hazardous materials, without incident across states.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately.
  • Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
  • Picked up and transported waste safely according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
Skip Trace Investigator/Repossession Driver07/2016 to 08/2018
Reliable Recovery Services LLC – Calumet Park, IL
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Conducted surveillance for up to 8 hours at time.
  • Uploaded all evidence into case management system each day.
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after completing each shift, documenting damage or issues in comprehensive reports.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from tow trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Complied with all truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 50-mile transports.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 1 year.
  • Contacted supervisor to report issues and incidents to determine best methods for resolution.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Assistant Supervisor09/2012 to 07/2016
Meats By Linz Inc. – Calumet City, IL
  • Monitored employee performance and developed improvement plans
  • Submitted documentation and reports to upper management
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems
  • Examined meat product for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy
  • Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements to processes
  • Used appropriate tools to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications
  • Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards
  • Completed inventory logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
  • Oversaw incoming packaging products and monitored quality of outgoing products to comply with specifications
  • Monitored team work performance and elevated production or personnel issues to management
  • Labeled, recorded and inspected packaging to prepare for shipment or storage
  • Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards and product hygiene standards
  • Supported new employees with training in proper stripping, packaging, inventory management and cleaning
Education
High School Diploma05/2007Thornridge High School- Dolton, IL
No Degree: Truck And Bus Driving2019DriveCo- Gary, iN
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Global Intermodal Transport
  • Dot Foods Inc.
  • Reliable Recovery Services LLC
  • Meats By Linz Inc.

School Attended

  • Thornridge High School
  • DriveCo

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver
  • Skip Trace Investigator/Repossession Driver
  • Assistant Supervisor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2007
    No Degree : Truck And Bus Driving 2019

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