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ERIC THOMAS

adyvnw@r.postjobfree.com 1-630-***-**** Montgomery, IL 60538

Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing over 6 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Expert Driver comfortable lifting up to over 50 pounds, operating loading equipment and managing loads. Record of success in meeting delivery schedules and satisfying clients. Experienced offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs. JB Hunt Transport Montgomery, IL

Class A CDL Truck Driver

05/2016 - 01/2023

Drove commercial vehicles over-the-road across 5 states and mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers. Maintaining logs inspections, and truck maintenance.

Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.

Completed time cards, entered trip data into on-board computer, completed paper logs and maintained schedule of deliveries per dispatch instructions.

Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles. Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.

Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.

Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars. Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.

Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.

Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Used ropes and blocks to safely secure cargo for transport. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.

Addressed and resolved customer concerns, problems and questions professionally and courteously and developed positive long-range working relationships with repeat customers.

Achieved clean driving record for 6 years with no points, moving Summary

Experience

violations or preventable accidents.

Pizza Hut Montgomery, IL

Pizza Delivery Driver

08/2009 - 07/2015

Analyzed customer address to determine best route for timely delivery. Communicated with patrons and built lasting and loyal business relationships with repeat delivery customers.

Kristel Logistics St. Charles, IL

Shipping and Receiving Manager

06/2008 - 08/2011

Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels. Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.

Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.

Liaised between company managers, carriers and employees regarding business strategies and concerns.

Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.

Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.

Inspected item packaging, labels and barcodes for accuracy. Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.

Star Trucking Montgomery, IL

Class A C.D.L. Driver

09/2015

Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL

Automotive Technology

08/2003

Osbourn High School Manassas, VA

High School Diploma

06/1998

Education and Training

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