Joshua Pearson
Princeton
Summary
Accomplished Class A CDL Driver with Performance Food Service-Twin Cities, recognized for exceptional route optimization and adherence to safety regulations. Proven ability to maintain a clean driving record while effectively communicating with dispatch. Skilled in GPS navigation and load securement, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. Dependable and detail-oriented professional committed to operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Performance Food Service-Twin Cities
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Managed time efficiently during multi-stop trips to ensure timely completion of assigned duties within established deadlines.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Maintained strict compliance with DOT operating and reporting guidelines for [Type] transportation.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Picked up supplies and back hauls from vendors and completed related paperwork.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Upheld strict compliance with all DOT regulations, including hours of service rules, weight restrictions, and vehicle inspections.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
- Delivered and unloaded products with equipment such as pallet jacks and shoulder straps.
- Delivered freight daily across [Location], putting in as many as [Number] miles per route with [Number] stops.
- Boosted operational effectiveness by sharing valuable insights on route optimization strategies based on personal experiences as a driver in the field.
- Protected orders by properly balancing and bracing loads to prevent shifting and damage.
- Ensured accurate deliveries by diligently reviewing shipping documents and verifying cargo against invoices.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Education
No Degree - Class A CDL
Interstate Truck Driving School
33 Wentworth Ave E Suite 120, West St. Paul, MN 5508-2024
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Pretrip inspections
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Defensive driving techniques
- GPS navigation systems
- Accident prevention strategies
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Adherence to regulations
- Basic mechanical skills
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving capacity
- Load securement
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Safe driving
- Delivery scheduling
- Dependable and reliable
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Heavy lifting
Certification
Have acquired the following endorsements:
Tank, D/T Trailer, Hazmat.
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Performance Food Service-Twin Cities
09.2024 - 08.2025
No Degree - Class A CDL
Interstate Truck Driving School
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