THOMAS TURKAL
Tucson, AZ ***** 317-***-**** ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver manages diverse types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 23+ years in logistics. SKILLS
• Logistics planning
• Route logs
• Commercial driving
• Logging Paperwork
• GPS and Route Planning
• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Safety and compliance
WORK HISTORY
CDL Truck Driver, 4/2023 to Current
XPO – Tucson, AZ
Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections using company checklist and submitted detailed reports after trips and deliveries.
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance, and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Transported freight from origin to destination per customer contract agreements. Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures. AFN Driver, 6/2021 to 4/2023
TuSimple – Tucson, AZ
Performed and recorded daily pre-trip inspections using company checklist and submitted detailed reports after trips and deliveries.
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance, and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Transported freight from origin to destination per customer contract agreements. Reinforced and upheld DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies and procedures. CDL Instructor, 11/2020 to 6/2021
HDS Driving Institute – Tucson, AZ
Provide students with instruction for Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Cab Familiarization
Proper Shifting Techniques
Backing, Turning and Parking
Basic Road Skills
Hazardous Materials
CDL Truck Driver / Mechanic, 12/1998 to 10/2020
Don Schumacher Racing – Brownsburg, IN
Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance, and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents. Rebuild nitro burning motors. Remove and replace valve springs, valves, spark plugs, fuel rails and nozzles on cylinder heads. Attach the exhaust system.
Maintain screw compressors by replacing oil, oil filter, and inspect the O-ring. Inspect hoses, pressure relief valve including diagnosis, rebuilding, and dynamometer testing. Operate clutch and blower dynamometer. Operate clutch and fuel control timers. Operate and maintain manlift and forklift.
Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 23 years.
ENDORSEMENTS
• Hazardous Material
• Tanker
• Doubles and Triples
EDUCATION
High School Diploma: 06/1987
Riverdale High School - Port Byron, IL