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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Seasoned Truck Driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 35 plus years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized and vigilant with defensive driving expertise.

Skills
  • Clean MVR
  • Cargo handling
  • Tanker Endorsements
  • Route management
Experience
04/2012 to Current
Truck DriverN-N Transfer － Holdrege, NE
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
08/2008 to 03/2012
Truck DriverLumber Products Inc. － Bozeman, MT
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Tracked daily logs to meet DOT regulations and financial paperwork to meet tax and other financial responsibilities.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
07/2006 to 08/2008
Truck DriverLumber Products Inc. － Spokane, WA
12/2000 to 07/2006
Truck DriverSystems/ TWT － Cheney, WA
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • 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.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Education and Training
06/1977
High School DiplomaByer High School － Modesto, CA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • N-N Transfer
  • Lumber Products Inc.
  • Systems/ TWT

School Attended

  • Byer High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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