Tractor-Trailer Road Driver

JOSEPH WEATHERS

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Punctual and efficient Driver seeks a position as part of a delivery team with opportunities for professional growth and development. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service always. Safety-conscious and well-versed in vehicle maintenance and repair.

EXPERIENCE

DECEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

ROAD DRIVER, FedEx ground

Picked up and delivered trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

Operated tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)

Performed daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment

Hooked/unhooked trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer

Verified and completed required documentation and reports

Maintained accurate daily logs

Followed dispatch instructions and communicated with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required

JULY 2020 – NOVEMBER 2020

ASSISTANT MANAGER, black horse

Ensured that productivity and operational goals were met to deliver customer satisfaction, focused on delivering continuous measurable improvement to the customer.

Daily engagement with Drivers and timely address of concerns

Promoted Safety

Promoted on-time dispatching

Reviewed Drive Cam and CSA violations, gave coaching; and, issued appropriate disciplinary actions

Entered equipment and work flow in TMW system

Maintained EFS Fuel Card Compliance

Maintained Omnitracs Compliance (E-Logs)

Maintained document compliance

Managed Driver payroll, customer KPI and scan reports,

Performed BOL and Trip Report Audits

Maintained Driver scan compliance; perform training

Performed Driver new hire orientation

Prepared weekly Equipment Utilization report

Coordinated Driver after hour roadside repair service, when needed

Daily review of paperwork verified compliance

JULY 2017 – JULY 2020

ROAD DRIVER, black horse

Picked up and delivered trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

Operated tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)

Performed daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment

Hooked/unhooked trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer

Verified and completed required documentation and reports

Maintained accurate daily logs

Followed dispatch instructions and communicated with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required

JUNE 2015 – JULY 2017

ROAD DRIVER, schneider

Picked up and delivered trailers between Service Centers and/or turn-point locations via tractor-trailer combinations.

Operated tractor-trailer combinations, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)

Performed daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment

Hooked/unhooked trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer

Verified and completed required documentation and reports

Maintained accurate daily logs

Followed dispatch instructions and communicated with dispatch (e.g. delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required

2013 - 2015

COMMERCIAL DRIVER, aUTOZONE

Performed work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe delivery of parts to and from commercial customers. In addition, performed duties inside stores, driving, and at customers’ place of business.

Drove delivery vehicle to transport parts to commercial customers, including the loading and unloading of parts

Picked up returns, cores and parts from nearby stores or outside vendors

Maintained a safe driving and working environment

Assisted do it yourself customers in the store between deliveries

Followed all company policies, procedures, dress code and management direction, including all fleet and safety policies

Maintained product knowledge and current promotions through AutoZone systems and information resources

1999 - 2012

BUS OPERATIONS / LINE INSTRUCTOR, CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY

Operated a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops.

Drove bus and announced stops along routes

Contacted Control Center regarding any problems

SKILLS

Familiarity with DOT Regulations

Map reading and navigation skills

Safety-conscious

Safe driver in adverse conditions

Commercial driving expertise

Clean MVR

Knowledge of state roads and highways

Safety Regulations expert

Vehicle systems expertise

Customer-oriented

ACTIVITIES

Ancient Free and Accepted Mason

U. S. Army Veteran

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