Truck Driver Customer

Location:

Wilmington, DE

Posted:

December 18, 2013

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Resume:

MICHAEL L. BEST

**** ***** ****, **********, ** 19810 H: 302-***-**** C: 302-***-****

******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced Truck Driver with an accident-free, clean driving record.

Excellent sense of direction and capacity to work long hours in all

weather conditions.

Truck Driver with expertise in operating 18-wheelers and box trucks.

Clean driving record, CDL

and current HAZMAT Endorsement.

Customer-oriented Truck Driver skilled at promoting customer

retention, assisting with loading

and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.

Skilled Truck Driver with 5 years transporting product accident-free

in various industries. Skilled in

operation of forklifts and hand jacks.

Customer-oriented Driver skilled at promoting customer retention,

assisting with loading and

unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.

HIGHLIGHTS

Customer-oriented Courteous and polite demeanor

Strong communicator Air Brake Certification

Tanker and Hazmat Operation of refrigerated

trailers

Endorsements Over the road experience

Doubles and Triples specialist Dependable and

reliable

Planning ability Efficient trip planner

Up-to-date on DOT regulations Cargo handling

Clean MVR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Maintained consistent and on-time delivery record

with 95% of all orders

arriving on-time or ahead of schedule.

Delivered shipments to customers throughout North &

South East region

averaging over 500 miles daily.

Continuously maintained an accident-free driving

record for more than

five years.

EXPERIENCE

07/2012 to 10/2012 Dedicated Tractor Trailer Driver

Burris Logistics - New Castle, DE

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.

Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.

Retained valid proof of insurance and registration

in vehicle at all times.

Hooked and unhooked trailers from the tractor.

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 business customer orders 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.

Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel,

maintenance and

delivery documentation.

Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery

problems.

05/2010 to 12/2011 Tractor Trailer Driver

Cardile Brothers - Avondale, PA

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 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 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.

Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel,

maintenance and

delivery documentation.

Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed

and removed tire

chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.

Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.

09/2009 to 10/2009 Warehouse Worker

Randstad - Glen Mills, PA

Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for

shipping.

Operated shipping system efficiently and accurately.

Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents

against purchase

order for accuracy.

Followed proper selection procedures as established

by the company.

Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles.

Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping

to prevent shifting

and damage to items during transport.

Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines.

Verified and recorded the count and condition of

cargo received.

Removed pallets and damaged products from returning

trailers.

Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet

jacks and forklifts

safely, with a 0% incident rate.

Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.

Loaded flat bed by forklift and hand truck.

Cleared damaged items and loaded freight.

10/2006 to 12/2006 Tanker Driver

DM Bowman - Williamsport, M D

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.

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.

Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel,

maintenance and

delivery documentation.

05/2004 to 09/2006 Tractor Trailer Driver

Benjamin Acquisition Corporation (BF Rich) - Newark, DE

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.

Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.

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.

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.

Certified that waste, supplies and material handling

equipment were

secured prior to operating vehicle on public

highways.Certified that

waste, supplies and material handling equipment were

secured prior to

operating vehicle on public highways.

Notified supervisor of any customer or delivery

problems.

Submitted a daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel,

maintenance and

delivery documentation.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.

Maintained telephone and radio contact with

supervisor to receive

delivery instructions.

Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.

03/2003 to 03/2004 Propane Tank Delivery Driver

Heritage Propane - New Castle, DE

Completed a daily pre-trip inspection checklist

before first delivery of the

day.

Selected the most efficient routes in compliance

with delivery

instructions and fuel policy.

Checked vehicle's fluid levels and tire pressure and

scheduled any

required repairs.

Operated motor vehicles in a safe and efficient

manner.

Verified loads against shipping papers.

EDUCATION

2002 CDL-A License: Truck Driver

Smith & Solomon - Philadelphia, PA, USA

Basic Vocational Certificate: Truck Driving

CDL-A License

1975 GED: General

Downingtown High School - Downingtown, PA, USA

EMPLOYMENT GAPS

10/2012 - 11/2013 Collected Unemployment/Dedicated

Account Closed -

Seeking Employment

01/2012 - 06/2012 Collected Unemployment/Stopped

Tractor Trailer

deliveries and went with Box Trucks only - Seeking

Employment

12/2009 - 04/2010 Seeking Employment

01/2007 - 09/2009 Collected Unemployment - Relocated

to N.C. to Seek

Employment. Purchased and renovated home. Sold home

and returned

to Delaware.

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