Truck Driver Resume Example Benny Whitehead Inc.

TRUCK DRIVER

Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable with trucks, trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.

Skills

Route management
Refrigerated trailers operation
Clean MVR
Customer-oriented

Courteous and polite demeanor
Dependable and reliable
Over the road experience
Documentation skills

Experience

Truck Driver | 02/2019 to Current
Benny Whitehead Inc. - Eufaula , AL

Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.

Truck Driver | 08/2014 to 02/2019
Swift Transportation - Phoenix , AZ

Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.

Head Server | 02/2006 to 07/2014
TGI Friday's - Dothan, AL

Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Trained new servers on menu items and restaurant standards.
Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
Educated servers on daily specials to promote key items and drive sales.
Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
Updated repeat customers on menu changes and updates to maintain quality service relationships.
Dealt with customer issues for servers, consistently upholding professionalism and calmness to maintain customer satisfaction.
Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
Explained preparation of various menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods to customers.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Managed servers and bartenders on each shift.

Education and Training

Houston County High School - Columbia, AL

High School Diploma

05/1999

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Benny Whitehead Inc.
Swift Transportation
TGI Friday's

School Attended

Houston County High School

Job Titles Held:

Truck Driver
Head Server

Degrees

High School Diploma

Truck Driver Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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