Dennis Carson

**** * *** **, ***** Rapids, IA

319-***-**** adv0c6@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Phillips Trucking, Cedar Rapids IA September 2022 – Present

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Operate side dump trailer end dump trailer tandem dump truck flatbed trailer.

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

JCMR, Cedar Rapids IA July 2022 – September 2022

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive semi dry van in a 259 mile radius of Cedar Rapids IA

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.

Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

Kirkwood Truck Driver Program, Cedar Rapids IA October 2019 – July 2022

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Instruct students on truck driving simulator

Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

Instruct students in all aspects of Class A and Class B CDL training.

Determine training needs of students or workers.

Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Ruan Transportation, Des Moines IA May 2016 – October 2019

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Deliver steel between Cedar Rapids and DES Moines IA

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.

Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

CRST, Cedar Rapids IA December 2015 – May 2016

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

drive flatbed semi tractor trailer between Cedar Rapids IA

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.

Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

Kirkwood Truck Driver Training Program, Cedar Rapids IA July 2014 – December 2015

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Instruct students in all aspects of CDL class A and B training

Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Bushman Excavation, Cedar Rapids IA December 2006 – July 2014

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive flatbed and conestoga trailer hauling steel from Cedar Rapids Ia to Omaha Neb

Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.

Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating fifth-wheel locks.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

Zinser Demolition, Walford IA April 2003 – October 2006

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Operate end dump trailers and move oversize equipment on detach lowboy trailer

Remove debris from loaded trailers.

Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers.

Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.

Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.

Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.

Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.

Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, performing minor repairs, or washing trucks.

Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.

Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.

Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.

Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.

Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure.

Education

Kirkwood ADULT education, Cedar Rapids IA April 1992 – May 1992

High School

Skills

Over 30 years in the trucking industry, no accidents, zero drug or violations, no moving violations in 15 years.

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