Samuel Thompson
Evans
Summary
Skilled Truck Driver with a solid background in operating loading equipment and managing efficient load deliveries. Strong commitment to safety and compliance, adept at navigating logistical challenges while ensuring timely service. Knowledgeable in DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and hazardous material handling, focused on maintaining high standards in all driving operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Mulherin Lumber
Augusta
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Operated trucks to efficiently deliver lumber and materials to job sites, ensuring timely project progress.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded lumber to guarantee secure transportation of materials, minimizing damage during transit.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Driver
CHS Logistic Solutions
Aiken
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety.
- Maintained accurate delivery and vehicle maintenance logs, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo, ensuring timely and safe delivery at sites.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Checked loads for secure and even distribution, minimizing the risk of damage during transport.
Driver
Carolina Freightways
Eden
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
Chemical Delivery Driver
Chemical South Transport
Savannah
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered chemicals safely to various locations following strict safety protocols.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of chemical shipments, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when handling hazardous material such as wearing protective gear like gloves, goggles.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspection on vehicles according to DOT guidelines.
- Maintained accurate and timely logs to support compliance with internal requirements and DOT regulations.
- Executed back haul orders and strategically spotted trailers in loading yard to optimize workflow.
Skills
- DOT regulations
- Logging compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Defensive driving
- DOT compliance
- Class A CDL
- Doubles/triples expertise
- Tanker/hazmat endorsements
- Heavy haul specialist
Timeline
Truck Driver
Mulherin Lumber
08.2024 - 02.2026
Driver
CHS Logistic Solutions
12.2019 - 07.2024
Driver
Carolina Freightways
08.2018 - 11.2019
Chemical Delivery Driver
Chemical South Transport
06.2016 - 07.2018