Rodney Peters *** South Palmway,

Apt *

954-***-**** L akeworth, FL

33460

Professional Goal: Actively seeking an opportunity to contribute and effectively utilize my

commitment to excellence and to the overall success of your company; self-starter and team player

w ith a positive can-do attitude.

Genera l H ighl ights of Credentia ls:

• CDL Class A License holder with vast experience in safely driving and maintaining t ractor

t railer, heavy equipment and vehicles with excellent past work history in a wide range of t rucks

• Thorough knowledge of multiple driving techniques and maintenance methods

• Maintain mechanical repairs on equipment and vehicles with use of hand, electric or

p neumatic tools

• Knowledgeable of DOT safety regulations and map reading procedures

• Devoted to the business and the customer having excellent customer service skills

• Able to update, maintain and complete accurate records of shipments, routes, and related costs

• Strong ethics, values, integrity, t rustworthiness and respectful of others.

• Follow complete work principles and safety measures on job

Specific Proficiencies:

• 20+ years heavy equipment and OTR t ractor t railer t ruck driving; experience in construction

equipment and t ransportation of products and hazardous materials for various industries

Skilled driving a broad range of commercial trucks that include flatbed, box trucks, 18-wheeler, 5

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speed, backhoe, ballast regulator, forklift, paving equipment and vehicles with air brakes and

repetitive dual hand controls, etc.

• Supervised loading of t railers, estimating length of t railer necessary to house designated

f reight, and management of hours needed to stay within federal motor vehicles regulations

• Competent in backing, docking and parallel parking of tractor-trailers, and proper use of loadbars,

loadracks and dunnage

• 4-point brake inspections, insured that B.O.L.'s matched freight loaded, double check that location of

hazmat is marked on shipping papers also insured that trailers were properly placarded for loaded

hazmat materials, and complete log books for pre-trip and post-trip operations

• Transported materials to various national locations with a demonstrated ability to navigate thick city

traffic

• Accustomed to working under varied harsh weather driving conditions including highways, sloppy

roads, and forest areas

• Executed time management skills to maintain on time delivery to service centers

• Actively communicate with management on any issues as well as how to better train loading,

unloading, block and brace, and coding of hazardous materials

Work Experience

Comtran 09/01/2011 -

Present

2177 Belmont Street, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212

S ub-contracted C lass A OTR CDL Flatbed T r actor T r a iler D r iver

W ide-ranging experience with 48’ Flatbed Spread Axle Tractor Trailer s, b locked, leveled and

anchored the t railers during delivery, loading, delivery and unloading of large i tems, strapping

and chaining, removal of blocking material and anchoring, kept load secure to all destinations

and used most fuel efficient routes. Picked-up assigned loads and made deliveries on time to

m ultiple destinations, to ensure customer satisfaction. Performed map reading, pre and post-

t r ip vehicle inspections, to ensure vehicle safety. Satisfied reliability and quality standards

mandated by customers and government specifications. Also Conscientious at keeping

accurate, complete log book with bills of lading.

Werner Enterpr ises 06/01/2008 -

09/01/2011

14507 Frontier Road Street, Omaha City, Nebraska 68138

C lass A OTR CDL Long H aul T rucker with TW IK Card

Operate OTR 18-wheel t ractor t railer t ransporting a variety of materials including HazMats,

w ith up to 25 stops weekly in 3-4 month long hauls, safely operated single vehicles with a gross

vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 80,000 pounds or more; towed gvwr up to 48,000 pounds, loaded,

chained and bound equipment or loads to t ruck, completed minor vehicle maintenance,

performed pre and post-t r ip vehicle inspections, examined records for completeness and

accuracy and verified order paperwork with the unloading of shipments to avoid employee theft

and fraudulent claims of missing product, provided customers basic t raining u pon delivery

w hen necessary, communicated with dispatch to ensure load is delivered as efficiently as

possible, recorded and reported any damage to the equipment and assisted in t raining new

d rivers in all company procedures, including updating of daily t r ip sheets and work orders.

Ensured a safe working environment through effective safety t raining and safety inspections

Attended Advanced Safety Classes Quarterly and Safety Tested frequently

3 months of overall OTR and Safety Training prior to receiving first t ruck

Earned and Awarded 100,000 mile Accident Free Award in 2010

Self Employed T ruck D r iver 01/01/1985 -

01/01/2008

Rt. 9, Dover New Hampshire

Owner/Operator with Class B License

E xtensive experience in driving and maintenance of the following vehicles: Dump Trucks,

Back Hoes, Excavators, Dozers, Bucket Loaders, Bobcats, etc. Inspected, maintained and

repaired all equipment to uphold in safe operational condition.

Additional Skil ls:

• Ability to read mechanical drawings

• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of hydraulic and electronic tools, equipment and

t he measurements necessary to meet established standards routine for cutting, drilling,

g rinding and welding

• Safely and effectively operate tools such as wooden lath, band saw, bench grinders, drill press,

oxy-act cutting torches, hand held grinders, vehicles and equipment required for the performance

of assigned job duties.

Education/Training Certifications

Werner Enterprises Education Institution

09/01/2008

Omaha City, Nebraska

Completion of three months specialized training on driving and maintenance prior to receiving

truck.

CDL Driver with additional training and certification maintenance in the following: Hazmat,

Tanker, Homeland Security Training, Advanced Safety Courses Quarterly.

CDL School

06/01/2008

Miami, FL

Tractor Trailer Certification and Class A CDL License

Received special certifications in 2008 via testing just prior to this position

Endorsements;

Tanker, t ractor t railer and HazMat licenses and certifications with the additional ability to

operate combination vehicles, dump t rucks, snow plows and other vehicles in a safe manner

i n accordance with Federal DOT and State driving laws and regulations. M aintain an air

b rake certification.

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