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TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Customer-oriented truck driver skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.

Effective at working in any weather condition or with any type of trailer Experienced with flatbed] and van type trailers Current Maryland license.

Skills
  • Clean MVR
  • Cargo handling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Route management
  • Planning ability
  • Trained in Maryland safety regulations
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Over the road experience
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
  • Class A license
Experience
Headwater leasing Company | Aberdeen, MDTruck Driver08/2017 - 04/2020
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and [Type] data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Notified customers of delayed deliveries due to [Type] and [Type] issues, decreasing calls to support lines by [Number]%.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining [Number]% safe driving record.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to [number] pounds.
  • Drove customer retention, accurately and efficiently delivering orders.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Ensured correct orders were picked, pallet-wrapped and marked for shipping under tight time constraints.
  • Used [Type] equipment to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
DL mangement | Baltimore, MDTruck Driver01/2017 - 08/2017
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance 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.
consolidated services | Baltimore, MDDriver09/2016 - 01/2017
  • Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
  • Logged daily mileage, gas and other data in [Software].
  • Maintained optimal safety by adapting driving to match current traffic conditions and applying defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Positioned lifting devices under or around loaded pallets and boxes to secure materials for transport.
  • Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling.
Cr England - Global Transportation | Salt Lake City, UTTruck Driving School05/2016 - 08/2016
Education and Training
Cr England | Salt Lake City, UTCDL A in Truck Driver06/2016

completing cdl a course in classroom

road evaluation and then road work with a trainer

Northwestern High School | Baltimore, MDHigh School Diploma06/2004
North American Trade Schools | Windsor Mill, MDHvac in Hvac01/2010
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Headwater leasing Company
  • DL mangement
  • consolidated services
  • Cr England - Global Transportation

School Attended

  • Cr England
  • Northwestern High School
  • North American Trade Schools

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver
  • Driver
  • Truck Driving School

Degrees

  • CDL A in Truck Driver
    High School Diploma
    Hvac in

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