Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Charles Smith

Fayetteville

Summary

Dedicated driver with a clean record and extensive experience at Diamond State Trucking. Expert in route planning and defensive driving, consistently achieving on-time deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Punctual and reliable, I excel in navigating adverse conditions, ensuring cargo integrity and customer satisfaction. Committed to DOT compliance and professional service.

Experienced with safe and efficient driving practices, ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes excellent route planning and vehicle maintenance skills to maintain operational efficiency. Track record of reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting transportation demands.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Diamond State Trucking
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Loaded and secured freight on open deck flatbed trailers
  • Safely transported freight aboard flatbed trailers
  • Maintained a completely clean CDL while making timely delivery
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.

Driver

Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
  • Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
  • Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.

Student Driver

Trans Tech
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Participated in training to obtain a class A CDL
  • Learned how to properly pre trip a class 8 heavy truck
  • Learned the proper procedures for executing safe backing maneuvers such as G.O.A.L (Get out and Look)
  • Learned how to safely drive a class 8 heavy truck on city streets and highways

Package Handler/Yard Switcher

FedEx Ground
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Followed FMCSA guidelines to maintain a safe operating standard on my yard switcher.
  • Safely and efficiently moved trailers to and from unload/loading doors and parked empties neatly on the yard

Mechanic/Manager

Bicycle Post Inc
06.2012 - 09.2020

As a mechanic at Bicycle Post, I was responsible for the repair and maintenance of customer bicycles and exercise equipment. Also I managed the repair shop and was responsible for ordering parts for repairs and general backstock for the shop and the store in general.

Education

DH Conley High School
Greenville, NC
06-2010

Skills

  • Time management
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Clean driving record
  • Safe driving practices
  • Punctual and reliable
  • City and non-city driving
  • Defensive driving
  • Route planning
  • Driving in adverse conditions
  • Commercial driving
  • DOT compliance
  • CDL license

Accomplishments

  • Over the course of my driving career, I've maintained a completely clean CDL while having a near perfect delivery on time rate

Timeline

Driver

Diamond State Trucking
11.2024 - Current

Driver

Hirschbach Motor Lines Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2024

Student Driver

Trans Tech
08.2023 - 09.2023

Package Handler/Yard Switcher

FedEx Ground
08.2021 - 07.2023

Mechanic/Manager

Bicycle Post Inc
06.2012 - 09.2020

DH Conley High School
Charles Smith