Gervis Cheatham
Fountain Inn
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver with Hazmat /Tanker & Doubles/Triples Endorsements offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator
Bloom Services Inc
Lansing
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered and picked up customers freight to deliver to different locations across the United States using ELD driving a 12 speed automatic transmission
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
OTR Truck Driver
Palmetto State Transportation
Greenville
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Delivered and picked up customers freight to deliver to different locations across the United States using Qualcomm driving a 10 speed manual transmission
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Truck Driver
Industrial Transport Services
Greenville
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered and picked up customers freight to deliver to different dedicated locations using People Net driving a 10 speed manual transmission
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of delivery.
Professional Driver OTR
C.R. England
Salt Lake City
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Did Pre trip and post trip inspections coupling and uncoupling 53ft trailers
- Learn to drive 10 speed manual transmission
Forklift Driver
BMW
Greer
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Material Handler -Operator of standup, sit down forklifts, and tuggers
- Responsible for monitoring assembly line for parts, delivering full containers, and dunnage removal
- Responsible for scanning of material, completing paperwork for goods receipt and dunnage returns using SAP WM system
- Training of new associates as needed in a fast paced JIT environment
Education
Diploma -
Saluda High School
Saluda, SC05.2001
Skills
- OTR Driver
- Flatbed
- Cdl-A
- Tanker
- Hazmat
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Cargo handling
- Doubles and Triples
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Lease Operator
Bloom Services Inc
08.2023 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Palmetto State Transportation
05.2017 - 07.2023
Truck Driver
Industrial Transport Services
06.2016 - 04.2017
Professional Driver OTR
C.R. England
05.2016 - 06.2016
Forklift Driver
BMW
07.2013 - 04.2016
Diploma -
Saluda High School