Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Chris

Chapin

Summary

Responsible driver with over 20 years of experience with a clean driving record. Background developing deep customer connections with customer relationships. Brings superior work ethic and excellent people skills to delivery process.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Route Driver

Saia LTL Freight
West Columbia
11.2024 - Current
  • Operated delivery vehicles to transport freight efficiently across designated routes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during loading and unloading procedures.
  • Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and route changes.
  • Managed paperwork for shipments, including bills of lading and delivery receipts.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding deliveries and/or service issues.
  • Work with staff to coordinate timely loading of shipments.
  • Unloaded and reloaded delivery items.
  • Followed DOT regulations when driving commercial motor vehicles.
  • Managed time effectively to meet or exceed daily delivery quotas and performance goals.
  • Certified Trainer- trained new route drivers, sharing knowledge and techniques for efficient deliveries.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Empire Express Inc.
Memphis
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across multiple states.
  • Inspected vehicles daily to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight, securing cargo for safe transport.
  • Planned routes using GPS systems or maps for efficient navigation during long-distance hauls.
  • Managed paperwork related to shipments such as manifests and bills of lading.

Tanker Truck Driver

Atlantic Bulk Carrier
Richmond
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Operated tanker trucks to transport bulk liquids safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Adhered to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations.
  • Managed loading and unloading processes of hazardous materials at various sites.
  • Ensured cleanliness and routine maintenance of assigned tanker vehicles.
  • Verified accuracy of load before departing from loading facility and upon arrival at destination.
  • Monitored gauges during delivery process to ensure proper amount of product is delivered.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections, including brakes, lights, steering systems, tires, and oil levels prior to departure from the terminal.
  • Inspected trucks before and after trips to ensure proper working order of all components.
  • Attended regular safety meetings and training sessions as required by company policy.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Tribe Transportation
Gainesville
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across multiple states.
  • Inspected vehicles daily to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Delivered goods safely and efficiently according to delivery schedule.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's engine components, brakes, tires, lights, signals.
  • Ensured that cargo was properly loaded and distributed in order to maintain proper balance of weight in truck bed.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Walmart
Hope Mills
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across multiple states.
  • Inspected vehicles daily to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Planned routes using GPS systems or maps for efficient navigation during long-distance hauls.
  • Managed paperwork related to shipments such as manifests and bills of lading.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's engine components, brakes, tires, lights, signals.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.

Over the Road Truck Driver

Marten Transport
Mondovi
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across multiple states.

  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo on trucks according to company policies.
  • Verified the accuracy of shipping documents for each load.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to ensure safe operation.

Over the Road Truck Driver

G&P (NFI)
Columbia
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across multiple states.
  • Inspected vehicles daily to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.

Route Driver

SYSCO Food Services
Selma
10.2016 - 05.2019
  • Operated delivery vehicles to transport freight efficiently across designated routes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during loading and unloading procedures.
  • Communicated with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and route changes.
  • Ensured all deliveries were properly documented and signed for.
  • Delivered goods to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Unloaded and reloaded delivery items.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report malfunctions
  • Stayed up-to-date with routes, traffic patterns, hazardous conditions.

Education

Lower Richland
Hopkins, SC

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Delivery documentation
  • Route planning
  • Cargo securing
  • Safety compliance
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Training development
  • Route logs
  • Strong work ethic
  • Navigation proficiency
  • Conflict resolution
  • Delivery management
  • CDL Class A
  • Safe driving practices
  • Commercial driving

Certification

  • Class A, hazmat, tanker, triples and doubles.

Accomplishments

  • Gold belt buckle with diamond award for safe driving
  • Many safe driving certificate awards.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Route Driver

Saia LTL Freight
11.2024 - Current

Over the Road Truck Driver

Empire Express Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2023

Tanker Truck Driver

Atlantic Bulk Carrier
06.2022 - 06.2023

Over the Road Truck Driver

Tribe Transportation
03.2022 - 06.2022

Over the Road Truck Driver

Walmart
03.2021 - 07.2021

Over the Road Truck Driver

Marten Transport
03.2020 - 03.2021

Over the Road Truck Driver

G&P (NFI)
05.2019 - 03.2020

Route Driver

SYSCO Food Services
10.2016 - 05.2019

Lower Richland

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