Scott Waddell
Email: ********@********-*****.***
Address:
City: Decatur
State: IL
Zip: 62526
Country: USA
Phone: 217-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Proficient at driving a broad range of commercial trucks that include box trucks, 5-speed, 18-wheelers and vehicles with air brakes. Holds both Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsement with an accident-free, clean driving record. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions..Prior to driving a truck I farmed for 25 years. So I have a lot of experience operating a wide range of equipment.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Warrensburg-Latham High School, Warrensburg IL 1/2001 to 5/1980 (General study)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Proficient at driving a broad range of commercial trucks that include box trucks, 5-speed, 18-wheelers and vehicles with air brakes. Holds both Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsement with an accident-free, clean driving record. Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all weather conditions..Prior to driving a truck I farmed for 25 years. So I have a lot of experience operating a wide range of equipment.
Highlights
Tank Endorsements
Strong communicator
Planning ability
Clean MVR
Dependable and reliable
Efficient trip planner
Over the road experience
Dump truck driving
Rotary tillers
Wheel loading
Courteous and polite demeanor
Air Brake Certification
Operation of refrigerated trailers
Cargo handling
Agricultural tractor operation
Exceptional attention to detail
Skidsteer loaders
Lowboy experience
Accomplishments
Delivered shipments to customers throughout central Illinois region averaging over 500 miles daily. Continuously maintained an accident and incident-free driving record for more than the past 5 years.
Work Experience
April 2003 to January 2011
Hoffman Trucking Maroa, Illinois
Owner/Operator
Owned and Operated my own semi truck pulling a tanker,flat bed or van trailer for the past 8 years.Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.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.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.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.Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery problems.Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.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.
April 1995 to May 2003
Scott Waddell Farm Warrensburg, Illinois
Farmer
Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.Serviced and maintained vehicles and heavy equipment such as Tractors, combines, and all attachments, Batwing mower, commercial grade mowers, tractor loaders, backhoes and grain trucks. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software.
April 1986 to April 1995
Bobert Brame Farm Warrensburg, Illinois
Farm Labor
Operated equipment safely and efficiently at all times.
May 1980 to March 1986
Howard Butt Farm Decatur, Illinois
Farm Labor
General farm labor
Education
1980 Warrensburg-Latham High School Warrensburg, Illinois
High School Diploma
2.7 GPA