Craig Pottinger
Crescent Valley
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a proven record of safe driving and DOT compliance. Skilled in conducting inspections and managing loading processes to ensure efficiency and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Mercer Forestry Service
01.2022 - Current
- Operated and maintained various truck types for efficient transportation of forestry products.
- Adhered to safety regulations and protocols, ensuring compliance during all driving operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle functionality and address maintenance needs promptly.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and reduce travel time.
- Managed loading and unloading processes, ensuring proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and cargo for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Truck Driver
Sutco Transportation
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
- Monitored fuel consumption and implemented strategies to enhance cost efficiency in operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
DCT Chambers Trucking
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Managed loading and unloading processes, ensuring proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calabar Junior High
Kingston, Jamaica06-1997
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Timeline
Truck Driver
Mercer Forestry Service
01.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Sutco Transportation
07.2021 - 12.2021
Truck Driver
DCT Chambers Trucking
07.2017 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Calabar Junior High