ROBERT MASON
P. O. Box-***, Strafford, MO *****
Cell: 417-***-**** : ********@*****.***
Summary
Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and efficient route planning.
Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violation. Over the Road Driver (OTR Driver) with an
accident-free, clean driving record. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all
weather conditions.
Highlights
Customer-oriented Courteous and polite demeanor
Strong communicator Trained in all 48 states
Planning ability safety regulations
Up-to-date on DOT regulations Air Brake Certification
Clean MVR Operation of refrigerated trailers
Over the road experience Detailed knowledge of most major cities roads
Dependable and reliable
Efficient trip planner
Cargo handling
Experience
Transport American
May 2013 to Present
Birmingham, AL
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set check list.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained
records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and
places of business within established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and
timely manner. Transported freight from origin to destination i n a safe and timely manner. Checked load
accuracy and stability before each trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified
supervisor of any customer or delivery problems. Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the ya rd.
Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather
conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked
dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Conducted
emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
OTR Team Driver
Nov 2011 to May 2013
RBX – Strafford, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained records required for
compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within
established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner. Transported
freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner. Checked load accuracy and stability before each
trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery
problems. Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation. Fulfilled
back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard. Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and
rural environments and in all types of weather conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and
removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with su pervisor
to receive delivery instructions. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light
bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains. Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
OTR Driver
Nov 2010 to Dec 2011
TDC – Joplin, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained records required for
compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business
within established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner.
Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner. Checked load accuracy and stability
before each trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified supervisor of any customer
or delivery problems. Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all
types of weather conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and
manually cranked dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery
instructions. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, repla cing light bulbs and installing
fuses and tire chains.
OTR Team Driver
July 2009 to July 2010
Hogan Transport – Bridgeton, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained records required for
compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within
established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner. Transported
freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner. Checked load accuracy and stability before each
trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery
problems. Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation. Fulfilled
back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard. Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and
rural environments and in all types of weather conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and
removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor
to receive delivery instructions. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, r eplacing light
bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains. Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
OTR Driver
June 2009 to July 2009
Harmon / Trailiner Corp – Cabool / Springfield, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set check list.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained
records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and
places of business within established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and
timely manner. Transported freight from origin to destination i n a safe and timely manner. Checked load
accuracy and stability before each trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified
supervisor of any customer or delivery problems. Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the ya rd.
Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather
conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked
dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Conducted
emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Local & OTR Driver
March 2009 to June 2009
RVR Trucking – Springfield, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintaine d proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained
records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and
places of business within established time fram es. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and
timely manner. Transported freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner. Checked load
accuracy and stability before each trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate m anner. Notified
supervisor of any customer or delivery problems. Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel,
maintenance and delivery documentation. Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard. Operated a
tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Conducted emergency
roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains. Recorded
expenses and maintained receipts.
OTR Team Driver
June 2007 to March 2009
Emerson Transportation – Bridgeton, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and m aintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Loaded and
unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment. Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at
the end of each trip. Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered
customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames. Interacted with customers and
vendors in a friendly and timely manner. Transported freight from or igin to destination in a safe and timely
manner. Checked load accuracy and stability before each trip. Picked up customer loads in a timely and accurate
manner. Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems. Submitted a daily mileage log with tr ip sheet,
fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation. Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in the yard.
Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather
conditions. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked
dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions. Conducted
emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Lease Operator
January 2002 to
March 2007 Prime
Inc – Springfield, MO
Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load. Obtained and maintained proper delivery
authorization and pickup documentation. Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to a set checklist.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times. Hooked and unhooked trailers from the
tractor and converter dollies. Loaded and unloaded trailers with mechanical freight handling equipment.
Submitted reports on the condition of the truck at the end of each trip. Maintained records required for
compliance with state and federal regulations. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within
established time frames. Interacted with customers and vendors in a friendly and timely manner. Transported
freight from origin to destination in a safe and timely manner. Checked load accuracy and stability before each
trip. Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 90 pounds. Picked up customer
loads in a timely and accurate manner. Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems. Submitted a
daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation. Fulfilled back haul orders and
spotting trailers in the yard. Operated a tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and
in all types of weather conditions. Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered
and for delivery charges. Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and
manually cranked dolly wheels. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery
instructions. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tire s, replacing light bulbs and installing
fuses and tire chains. Recorded expenses and maintained receipts. Operated tractor -trailer with reefer unit to
maintain proper temperatures for produce and frozen loads.
Education
Diploma: Red Wing Central High, 1975
Red Wing, MN
General Studies
Diploma: Auto/Light Truck Mechanics, 1993
Red Wing/Winona Technical College – Red Wing, MN, US
3.87 GPA on a 4.0 average
97.0 credited hrs.
Military Service
June 1975 to April 1991
Honorable Discharge
E-6/Staff Sargent (SSgt)
Military Occupation Specialties (MOS)
0311 Infantry Man
3521 Basic Automotive Mechanic
3522 Advanced Automotive Mechanic
3529 Motor Transport Maintenance Chief
Military Education
Basic Infantry Training Course
Basic Automotive Mechanic Course (12 weeks)
Advanced Automotive Mechanic Course (17 weeks)
Motor Transport Staff Non Commissioned Officer Course (6 weeks)
Motor Transport Maintenance Course (1 week)
Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Leadership Course (6 weeks)
Staff Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Leadership Course (8 weeks)
Recruiter School (7 weeks)
Basic Supply Administrative Course (2 weeks)