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TRUCK DRIVER/OWNER
Summary

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about semi trucks and dry van trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Skilled driver with expertise in planning efficient routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 20 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Seasoned Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Bringing clean driving record, CDL A and current HAZMAT endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork. Safety-focused [driver] with outstanding work ethic and more than 19 years with zero accidents. Offers dynamic skills in customer service, and . Follows all rules of road and certified in operating equipment. Problem-solving driver experienced using GPS to determine most efficient routes. Hardworking individual with more than 19 years of safe driving and OTR experience. Long-haul and regional driving background.

Skills
  • Clean MVR
  • Cargo handling
  • Route management
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • OTR
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Documentation skills
Experience
Company Name | City, StateTruck Driver/Owner05/2001 - 03/2021
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including pre trip and post to keep truck functional.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining [Number]% safe driving record.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as Hazmat with no incidents.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and data on time to keep reports current.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in all environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Company Name | City, StateContractor01/1997 - 02/2001
  • Reviewed customer requests, resolved questions and defined specifications before completing orders.
Company Name | City, StatePolice Officer05/1995 - 05/1996
  • Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.
  • Mitigated risk while accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal information and processing crime scenes.
  • Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and properly handled all equipment, weapons and materials.
  • Gathered preliminary investigation information, including [Type] and [Type] as first responder to crime scenes.
  • Diffused tense situations by remaining calm.
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
  • Investigated vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and notifying additional authorities as necessary.
  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.
  • Responded quickly to dispatch and took appropriate action at crime and disaster scenes.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
Company Name | City, StateSheriff's Deputy07/1985 - 05/1994
  • Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
  • Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
  • Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
  • Drove patrol vehicle to monitor [Number]-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely for [Timeframe].
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Increased inmate safety by closely monitoring all activity on jail premises for [Timeframe], including inmate behavior and hazards.
Education and Training
Coronado High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma05/1980
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School Attended

  • Coronado High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver/Owner
  • Contractor
  • Police Officer
  • Sheriff's Deputy

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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