Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic 30 years in logistics.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
Prince Freight Lines
05.2023 - Current
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Bulk Carriers PEI Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2023
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Wilken Transporte
04.2020 - 04.2021
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Heinzel Logistik
02.2016 - 03.2020
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Roma Logistik
07.1998 - 01.2016
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Delivery Truck Driver
SSI Schaefer Shop
01.1993 - 06.1998
Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
Operated equipment such as hand trucks and carts to efficiently load and unload vehicles, consistently maintaining tight timetables.
Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Checked orders at home base and customer locations to identify and correct errors.
Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current.
Education
Vocaational Training - Construction Machine Mechanic
BBS Heinrich Rau
Ludwigslust Germany
02.1990
High School Diploma -
POS Georgi Dimitroff
Halle Germany
08.1987
Skills
Coupling and Uncoupling
GPS and Route Planning
Delivery Instructions Verification
Temperature Measurement
Cargo-Specific Procedures
Daily Vehicle Inspections
Trip Planning
Tractor Trailer Driving
Air Brake Certification
Commercial Driving
Languages
English
Limited Working
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
Prince Freight Lines
05.2023 - Current
Long Haul Truck Driver
Bulk Carriers PEI Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2023
Long Haul Truck Driver
Wilken Transporte
04.2020 - 04.2021
Long Haul Truck Driver
Heinzel Logistik
02.2016 - 03.2020
Long Haul Truck Driver
Roma Logistik
07.1998 - 01.2016
Delivery Truck Driver
SSI Schaefer Shop
01.1993 - 06.1998
Vocaational Training - Construction Machine Mechanic
BBS Heinrich Rau
High School Diploma -
POS Georgi Dimitroff
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