LaGuardia Ballard
Charlotte, NC *****
********@*********.***
Summary
Experienced local truck driver with over 8 years in cargo handling and delivery documentation. Skilled in planning efficient routes and ensuring vehicle safety, consistently delivering goods on time while prioritizing customer satisfaction and compliance with safety regulations.
Skills
Vehicle inspection
Route planning
Delivery documentation
Cargo handling
Safety compliance
Customer service
Experience
October 2013 - March 2021 (Retired)
Chamber Express Trucking - Monroe, NC
Local Truck Driver
Transported goods between locations in a timely manner while obeying traffic laws.
Operated and maintained delivery vehicles for timely local transport.
Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Planned efficient delivery routes to minimize delays and enhance service.
Communicated with dispatch for updates on schedules and route changes.
Adhered to all traffic laws and company safety regulations during driving.
Documented deliveries and maintained accurate logs for compliance records.
Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks prior to departure to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
Loaded and unloaded cargo from truck in a safe manner.
Attended mandatory safety meetings regarding new rules or regulations related to the trucking industry.
Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks within specified time frames.
Managed paperwork associated with deliveries including bills of lading, manifests, delivery receipts .
Kept track of mileage traveled per trip along with fuel consumption records.
Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
Operated equipment such as air brakes, automatic transmissions, power steering, CB radio, GPS systems .
Ensured that cargo was properly secured before operating truck.
Reported any mechanical issues or incidents encountered during trips.
Provided excellent customer service at all times by being courteous and helpful to customers.
Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns in a timely fashion.
Responded promptly to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns on the road.
Planned daily schedules and routes based on customers' needs as outlined in daily manifests and route sheets.
Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
September 2011 - October 2013
Special Logistics - Chadbourn, North Carolina
Local Truck Driver
Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
Operated and maintained delivery vehicles for timely local transport.
Planned efficient delivery routes to minimize delays and enhance service.
Loaded and unloaded cargo, ensuring proper handling of goods.
Adhered to all traffic laws and company safety regulations during driving.
Documented deliveries and maintained accurate logs for compliance records.
Transported goods between locations in a timely manner while obeying traffic laws.
Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks prior to departure to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
Loaded and unloaded cargo from truck in a safe manner.
Managed paperwork associated with deliveries including bills of lading, manifests, delivery receipts .
Kept track of mileage traveled per trip along with fuel consumption records.
Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
Education and Training
June 1976
Jackson High Buffalo, NY
High School Diploma