Markham Roberts
Columbus, Georgia 31907
Long-distance tractor trailer-driver with 10+ years of experience delivering freight to over 15 states in coordination with clients and operators. Experienced in driving forklifts and in-depth knowledge of DOT Regulations. Dependable and committed to getting each job done safely and efficiently. Seeking to utilize driving and freight experience to obtain a Drivers’ position in a commercial truck fleet.
Professional Experience
Florida Regional
Heartland Express - Jacksonville, FL
February 2016– May 2017
Responsibilities
Operated tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight traveling terminal to terminal in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws, effectively meeting run times. Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip, Updated work logs and tracked all deliveries in a timely manner, Detect and eliminated safety hazards during travel, ensured timely delivery of all goods, Established good working relationships with 8+ accounts.
Warehouse/Driver
Cutrale Juice Company - Leesburg, FL
January 2015 to February 2016
Operate tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight traveling terminal to terminal in accordance with Company, Ensured timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality of the freight. Planned routes and alternate routes in preparation for any traffic changes, Maintained meticulous loges of freight transported. Served as a liaison between warehouse and clients.
OTR Truck Driver
NFI - Jacksonville, FL
July 2009 to December 2014
Operate tractor/trailer in the transportation of freight traveling terminal to terminal in accordance with Company, Federal, State and Local laws withregard to run times and DOT regulations. Conducts pre-trip inspections to ensure safe working conditions of the tractor and trailer prior to each trip, checks gauges and visual indicators for malfunctions and conduct inspection of vehicle before and during trips to determine problems that may be occurring.
Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker/Temp Supervisor
Trimble Logistics
October 2007 to November 2008
Delivered goods from ports to warehouses by mean of tractor trailer. Responsible for loading and unloading freight, moving product to storage areas with warehouse equipment, stacking and storing merchandise in designated areas, picking orders and assembling various types of freight for shipment.
Supervises employees who transport cargo to and from specified locations. Monitor the loading and unloading of company vehicles. Schedules drivers and assigns routes to maximize productivity.
Truck Driver
Arnold Trucking Company
January 2007 to October 2007
Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials, usually over long distance. Maneuvers truck into loading or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as needed.
Driver/Mechanics/Warehouse Worker
Florida Rock Industrials - Rock, FL March 2001 to February 2006
Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction. Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
Education
GED
Southwest Georgia Technical College - Camilla, GA
1998 to 1999
SKILLS
•CDL Licensed Driver CDL B
•Manufacturing Experience Tanker Experience
•Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator
•Data Entry Flatbed Driving Experience
•Forklift Driver CDL w/Doubles
•CDL w/Triplets Safety Awards
•Box Truck/Clamp Truck Mechanical Knowledge
Certifications and Licenses
Hazmat endorsement
Tanker endorsement
HVAC Technician
References and Supporting Documentation Furnished upon Request.