Levan D. Blalark
Elgin, L *****
Phone: 224-***-****
Cell: 773-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position in the transportation industry. Dedicated hard worker looking to become an asset in a professional organization, which will allow me to build upon my skills and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Illinois Commercial Driver's License Class A
-Hazardous Material Endorsement
-Tanker Endorsement
-TWIC Card
-D.O.T. Card
-Petroleum Tanker Experience 2years
-Low boy
-Flatbed
-Word Excel, 35 WPM
-Electronic Logging
-Tarping
Professional Experience:
* Attending the duty hours on scheduled time
* Reporting to the supervisors before beginning the transportation
* Inspecting the vehicle in terms of fuel, spare parts and other safety measures before the journey
* Maintaining a steady and safe speed of the vehicle during the transportation
* Following strict deadlines for transportation
* Follows all the traffic rules and regulations set by the states officials
* Ability to operate combination vehicles, dump trucks, snow plows, and other vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with DOT and State driving laws and regulations.
* Excellent eye-hand coordination and healthy physique
* Tremendous knowledge of roads and maps with various driving experience including highways, city driving and all weather conditions.
EMPLOYMENT
2005-present Truck Driver, Blalark Trucking
Deliver gravel, sand, dirt, and other assorted building and construction materials. Many routes required customer contact and co-ordination with site managers. Inspected truck for proper operating condition. Checked fluid levels, tire pressures and lights. Received and relayed information to the central dispatcher. Maintained driving record truck log. Efficiently capable of maneuvering and handling vehicles with up to 18 speed manual transmissions.
2006-2007 Truck Driver, Moran Transportation
Handled assorted size trailers up to 53 ft. Operated flatbed, sleeper cab, straight trucks, forklifts and warehouse picker equipment all incident free. Delivered products to various sites. Inspected truck for proper operating condition. Maintained driving record truck log. Transported hazardous materials.
2003-2006 Estimator, S & H Measure
Estimated costs and materials required to complete a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate projects. Analyzed floor plans to forecast the cost, scope and duration of future projects. Saved thousands of dollars through efficient forecasting of projects. Supervisor and project leader for 2004.
1997-2003 Cable Technician, Bo-Berg Communications
Installed, maintained, and upgraded cable systems. Performed repair work, and responded to service requests at customer homes. Supervised a team of 6 technicians providing service to 2 local regions. Employee of the month for March 2000.
Personal traits
: Reliable, fast learner, punctual, willing to do overtime, self starter, people person and very polite. Willing to learn new areas and things. Adaptable to new situations, respectful, honest and works methodically and safely. Strong communication, organization and leadership skills. Strong ethics, values, integrity, trustworthiness and respectful of others.
References:
Available upon request