Forklift Operator Truck Driver

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TIMOTHY LOCKETT

adtzri@r.postjobfree.com 407-***-**** Brunswick, GA 31520

Truck driving experienced using GPS to determine efficient routes. Hardworking individual with more than 3 years of safe driving. Long-haul and regional driving background. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 3 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Warehouse Management Systems

Freight Counts

Maintenance and Repair

Incident Reporting

Clean MVR

Loading and Unloading

Attention to Detail

Truck Cab Computer Operation

Work Logging

Delivery Instructions Verification

Delivery Documentation

Rich's Products Brunswick, GA

Forklift Operator

08/2022 - Current

Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.

Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.

T and M Auto Transport Brunswick, GA

Hotshot Hauler

06/2021 - 06/2022

Performed inspections of truck brakes and safety equipment. Scheduled pickups and deliveries and notified customers of delays. Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.

Educated customers about pricing, services, timelines and company policies.

Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks. J. B. Hunt Lowell, AR Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport. Summary

Skills

Experience

Truck Driver

03/2021 - 06/2021

Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.

Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current. Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.

Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations

Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.

Roehl Transportation Marshfield, WI

Truck Driver

01/2021 - 03/2021

Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport. Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes. Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.

Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.

Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.

Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current. Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations

Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist. C.R. England Salt Lake City, UT

Truck Driver

11/2019 - 12/2020

Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport. Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.

Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime and maximizing revenue.

Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.

Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist. Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.

Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.

Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.

CR England Conley, GA

CDL in CDL

12/2019

Mount Dora High Mount Dora, FL

GED

05/1991

Education and Training

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