Truck Driver Customer Service

CHARLES MICHALSKI

***** ********* ****, **********, ** 60585 630-***-****

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

Professional Summary

Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and

38+ years in logistics.

EXPERIENCE

TRUCK DRIVER, -7/2015 TO CURRENT

CELTIC CARTAGE – PALOS HILLS, IL

Determine quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.

Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Documented and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.

TRUCK DRIVE, 08/2012 – 08/2015

EAGLE SYSTEMS – BRIDGEVIEW, IL

Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using planning and organizational skills. Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Clearly Communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.

TRUCK DRIVE, 07/1987 – 08/2012

BRIDGE TERMINAL TRANSPORT – CHICAGO, IL

Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using planning and organizational skills. Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Clearly Communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.

EDUCATION

08/1976 - 06/1980

BOLINGBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

SKILLS

Hazardous Material Endorsement

Refrigerated Trailers Operations

Planning Abilities

Tractor Trailer Driving

Commercial Driving

DOT Compliance

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