Truck Driver Class A
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ROBERT WETHINGTON
ROBERTLWETHINGTON@YAH
OO.COM
DALLAS, NC 28034
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Highly organized and detail-oriented manager with years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry. Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve organizational objectives, developing and implementing innovative strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Proven ability to analyze transportation needs, devise efficient route plans, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Career Objective
S k i l l s
Adaptability and Flexibility Tractor Trailer Operation Logistics Coordination Work Logging
Cargo Security Truck Maneuvering
Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows
Process Monitoring Vehicle Service
Documentation
GPS Applications Truck Cab Computer
Operation
Routine Inspections Safe Work Methods
Maintenance Needs Delivery Schedules
Shipment Processing
CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER
HUB GROUP — Charlotte, NC, United States
Jan 2023 - Present
REASON FOR LEAVING: I WORK NIGHTS. IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE LOAD GETTING INTO THE NORFOLK/SOUTHERN RAILYARD THERE WAS NO ONE TO ANSWER/FIX THE ISSUES. NO NIGHT DISPATCHERS. I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE HE LOAD TO THE YARD AND GO HOME. I COULD NOT PROCEED WITH MY WORKFLOW FOR THE NIGHT. CUT INTO MY HOURS AND PAY.
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1201 ANTANDO AVE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
** PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CURRENT EMPLOYER **
CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
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RUAN TRANSPORTATION — Gastonia, NC
REASON FOR LEAVING: WE HAULED GROCERIES FOR PUBLIX. PUBLIX OPENED UP A NEW DC IN GREENSBORO, NC AND ASSUMED MOST OF OUR DELIVERIES. OUT OF 50 DRIVERS, RUAN KEPT THE MOST SENIOR 26. I WAS 48 OUT OF 50. LAID OFF.
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RUAN TRASNPORTATION
666 GRAND AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER
ADS — Bessemer City, NC
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
REASON FOR LEAVING: ADS IS A CORRUGATED PIPE COMPANY. I HAD TO HAND UNLOAD SOME OF THE SAID PIPES AT MY STOPS. MARCH 2022 I HAD TO HAVE EMERGENCY GALL BLADDER SURGERY. AS A RESULT OF THIS, MY SURGEON SAID MY INTERNAL STITCHES WOULD RIP OUT IF I CONTINUED TO HANDLE SAID PIPES. THEY RANGED FROM 50 LBS UP TO 600 + LBS. SHE WOULD NOT RELEASE ME TO GO BACK TO THAT JOB AFTER SURGERY. DANGER OF TEARING INTERNALLY, POSSIBLE INTERNAL BLEEDING.
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ADS- ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
333 SOUTHRIDGE PARKWAY
BESSEMER CITY, NC 28016
CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER
WASTE MANAGMENT — Gastonia, United States
May 2021 - Aug 2021
REASON FOR LEAVING: I WAS HIRED TO DRIVE AND ASL ( AUTOMATIC SIDE LOAD) TRASH TRUCK. I WAS NEVER TRAINED ON THIS TRUCK. THEY WERE SHORT ON STAFF. I WAS PUT BEHIND A TRADITIONAL TRASH TRUCK TO THROW CANS". NOT WHAT I WAS HIRED FOR.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
102 MAIN 7TH FLOOR
HOUSTON, TX 77002
OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR
GERDAU AMERISTEEL — Charlotte, NC
Aug 2018 - May 2021
REASON FOR LEAVING: I WAS AN OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATOR. THIS WAS A GOOD JOOB, BUT SOMETIMES IN A 12 HOUR SHIFT YOU WOULD ONLY COME OUT FOR THE RESTROOM ONCE OR TWICE A DAY. MISSED A LOT OF BREAKS AND LUNCHES. I WAS PASSED OVER AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR OTHER POSITIONS IN THE PLANT. WHEN I ASKED MY LEAD WHY, HE SAID I WAS FAR TO VALUABLE WHERE I WAS. I GOT BURNT OUT. CONTACT INFO:
GERDAU AMERISTEEL
6601 LAKEVIEW ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269
CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER
RED CLASSIC LLC — Charlotte, NC
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
REASON FOR LEAVING: I WAS TOLD WHEN I WAS HIRED I WOULD NEED TO WORK ONE WEEKEND A MONTH. WHEN ALL WAS SAID AND DONE, I WAS WORKING AT LEAST 3 WEEKENDS A MONTH. I WAS ONLY BRINGING HOME $650 TO
$700 A WEEK FOR 72+ HOURS. NOT ENOUGH MONEY FOR THE WORK. CONTACT INFO:
RED CLASSIC LLC
BLACK SATCHEL ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NC
28273
CDL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER
PRATT - TRIAD PACKAGING — Gastonia, NC
May 2003 - May 2017
REASON FOR LEAVING: I WAS WITH THE COMPANY ALMOST 15 YEARS, AND THERE WAS NO MORE ROOM FOR ME TO GROW. NO ROOM TO MOVE UP. I WAS THE SENIOR DRIVER OF BOTH PLANTS. THE CLOSEST ONE TO ME WAS THERE ONLY 7 YEARS. ALSO THEY WERE PAYING ALL THE DRIVERS THE SAME AMOUNT. ME WITH 15 YEARS AND A NEW GUY WITH 6 MONTHS.
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PRATT CORRUGATED LOGISTICS
2004 EASTVIEW PARKWAY NORTH EAST
CONYERS, GA 30013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Jun 90 EAST GASTON HIGH SCHOOL — Mount Holly
OBTAIN CLASS A CDL
SCHNEIDER NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL — Charlotte LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE — San Antonio, TX Education
Certifications
• Class A CDL • Tanker and Doubles/Triples Endorsements
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