Larry kline
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Summary
Accomplished truck driver with a clean MVR and expertise in GPS navigation, previously with Swift Transportation. Demonstrated strong work ethic and customer service skills, achieving 100% on-time delivery rate. Proficient in load securing and vehicle inspections, ensuring safety and compliance. Excelled in fostering organizational growth through teamwork and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
12.2018 - 01.2025
- Operated long-haul trucks across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with Department of Transportation standards.
- Managed electronic logging devices for accurate tracking of driving hours and compliance with federal regulations.
- Maintained communication with dispatch to provide updates on delivery status and route changes.
- Trained new drivers on company protocols, safety practices, and efficient driving techniques.
- Implemented strategies for fuel efficiency, contributing to reduced operational costs during long hauls.
- Resolved customer issues related to shipments, enhancing overall satisfaction and service reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize routes, improving delivery times while minimizing delays.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining consistent communication with dispatchers and customers.
- Maintained clean driving records by consistently obeying traffic laws, staying alert at all times, and prioritizing safe driving practices throughout every trip.
- Facilitated successful deliveries under challenging weather conditions using defensive driving skills honed over years of experience navigating diverse terrains nationwide.
- Contributed to accident-free driving records by exercising caution in high-traffic areas and following all safety regulations during road transports.
- Demonstrated professionalism with accurate logbook entries, meeting all reporting requirements for hours of service and equipment conditions.
- Expedited shipping processes by utilizing advanced GPS systems for efficient navigation along complex routes.
- Managed paperwork accurately and efficiently, including bills of lading, driver manifests, and expense reports.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by delivering shipments in excellent condition and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Minimized downtime due to unforeseen circumstances by effectively adapting plans as needed during long-haul trips.
- Enhanced company''s public image by maintaining a clean and professional appearance both personally and with equipment while on the job.
- Enhanced efficiency by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Reduced cargo damage incidents through secure load placement and proper tie-down techniques.
- Decreased time spent at weigh stations through meticulous attention to weight distribution guidelines during the loading process.
- Increased fuel efficiency through proper gear utilization and adherence to speed limits.
- Maximized vehicle performance with regular maintenance checks, identifying and resolving potential issues before they escalated.
- Strengthened safety measures by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and following all federal regulations while on the road.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by assisting fellow drivers with route planning, loading, unloading, and troubleshooting mechanical issues when necessary.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to ensure seamless pickups and drop-offs of goods, streamlining overall supply chain operations.
- Supported business growth initiatives with reliable delivery services that fostered positive relationships between clients and management.
- Improved company reputation through courteous interactions with clients, vendors, and law enforcement officers while representing the organization on the road.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
01.2010 - 12.2018
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tompkins High
Savannah,ga06-1985
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Organizational growth
- Accident prevention strategies
- Load securing proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Teamwork mindset
- Logbook maintenance
- Weather condition preparedness
- Hazardous materials handling
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- GPS navigation mastery
- Fuel efficiency
- Emergency response readiness
- Health and safety consciousness
- Stress management capacity
- Route planning expertise
- Truck maintenance
- Communication
- Safe driving techniques
- Basic mechanical repair
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Loading and unloading
- GPS and route planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Long-haul driving
- Decision-making
- Heavy lifting
- Transportation safety
- Order picking and processing
- Basic maintenance
- Commercial driving
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Route planning
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Vehicle maintenance
- Clean MVR
- Defensive driver training
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Equipment maintenance
- Trailer maintenance
- Emergency response
- Route logs
- Delivery scheduling
- Vehicle systems
- OTR driving
- Refrigerated trailers operation
Timeline
Over the Road Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
12.2018 - 01.2025
Over the Road Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
01.2010 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Tompkins High