Professional Summary
Skills
Accomplishments
Work History
PAUL THOMAS
**** **** ******* ***, ******, TX 78735 • Cell: (321)212- 9086 • **********@*****.*** Patient and safe truck driver with 3 year experience, Hazmat & Tanker Endorsements, clean driving record and a current CDL. Providing in-depth knowledge of safety and traffic regulations and defensive driving techniques. Adept at navigation and efficient, on-time deliveries. Seeking a position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Customer-oriented
Over the road experience
Strong communicator
Planning ability Efficient trip planner
Courteous and polite demeanor Defensive driving
Multi drops, vehicle safety checks,
Good safety and driving record
Documentation Great attitude
Trained in safe driving techniques
Hazardous Materials Endorsement
Safe driver in adverse conditions
Dry van specialist
Tanker Endorsement
Organized
Lift over 100 pounds
Dependable and Reliable
Earned Class A Hazmat Endorsement.
Earned Class A Tanker Endorsement.
Two years safe driving over the road.
OTR team driver, 06/2015 to Current
Schneider – Green Bay, WI
Delivered products to dealer locations as scheduled and as requested. Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels. Transported deliveries locally and over the road.
Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Loaded and unloaded freight to assure safety and minimize risk of damage and dangerous conditions OTR team truck driver, 01/2015 to 05/2015
Covenant Transport – Chattanooga, TN
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment when necessary. Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in the paperwork. Transported deliveries locally and over the road.
Local driver/mover, 06/2014 to 08/2014
Florida Moving Systems – Melbourne, FL
Transported deliveries locally and over the road.
Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description. Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments. Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Pushed and pulled dollies into place and cranked lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers. Parts & Inventory, 01/2014 to 05/2014
Labor Ready – Melbourne, FL
Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines. Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job. Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction. Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe. Local driver/mover, 05/2014 to 06/2014
Education
Coleman American – Melbourne, FL
Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description. Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments. Pushed and pulled dollies into place and cranked lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers. Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Residential driver, 10/2013 to 01/2014
Waste Management – Melbourne, FL
Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents. Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Picked up and transported waste safely according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations. OTR Truck Driver Instructor, 08/2012 to 10/2013
Werner – Lakeland, FL
Instructed prospective students on the daily duties of a truck driver. Evaluated prospective students abilities, attitude, and participation Taught Backing Skills and performed driving evaluations Loaded Van loads.
Presented bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded Reported delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to bases or other vehicles, using telephones or Qualcom systems High School Diploma: 2007
Cocoa High School - Cocoa, FL
Class A: Transportation license, 2007
Roamaster Driving School - Orlando, FL
Coursework in Transportation Management, Computer Applications and Marketing