Paul Oliphant
Fairburn
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver specializing in safety compliance and efficient route planning. Expertise in timely deliveries, vehicle performance, and effective communication with dispatch and team members. Strong background in long-haul operations, safety inspections, and log maintenance. Knowledgeable in loading and securing diverse cargo, with a clean driving record and thorough understanding of DOT regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Truck Driver
Salson Logistics
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Coordinated with dispatch to obtain load details and adjust routes as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Optimized fuel consumption through strategic driving practices and effective route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
Flow Transport
Winter Haven
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Optimized fuel consumption through efficient driving and strategic route planning.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Updated dispatchers on pickup and delivery times for seamless operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Truck Driver
Hub Group
Atlanta
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
Cartersville
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Truck Driver
Saddle Creek Logistics
Atlanta
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
AVERITT EXPRESS, 611 W Trinity Boulevard
Riviera Beach
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Lithia Springs
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
Nashville
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive load details and route changes.
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across designated routes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo securely to prevent damage during transit.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
- Managed fuel consumption through efficient driving practices and route planning.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
Education
CDL Permit - CDL
Georgia Driving Academy
Atlanta10-2021
High School Diploma -
Hydel
Ferry, Jamaica07-2000
Skills
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Long-haul driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle inspections
- Air brake certification
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- DOT compliance
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Cargo loading
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Vehicle maintenance
- Trailer maintenance
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Log maintenance
- Time management
- Cost optimization
- Fleet communication
- Accurate record keeping
- Team coordination
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Adaptability and resilience
- Stress management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Long-haul driving
- Inclement weather driving
Certification
Hazmat
Timeline
Truck Driver
Salson Logistics
09.2025 - 02.2026
Truck Driver
Flow Transport
04.2025 - 07.2025
Truck Driver
Hub Group
09.2024 - 12.2024
Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
Truck Driver
Saddle Creek Logistics
06.2023 - 03.2024
Truck Driver
AVERITT EXPRESS, 611 W Trinity Boulevard
06.2022 - 06.2023
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
03.2022 - 06.2022
Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
11.2021 - 02.2022
CDL Permit - CDL
Georgia Driving Academy
High School Diploma -
Hydel