Ted B. Robinson
Simpsonville
Summary
Results-driven truck driver with extensive experience. Skilled in optimizing delivery routes and ensuring DOT compliance. Proven ability to enhance customer relations and maintain safety standards, leveraging strong physical stamina and effective communication skills. Committed to achieving high delivery accuracy while minimizing operational delays.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
P & D Driver
AAA Cooper
11.2021 - Current
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
Local Truck Driver
Quality Logistics
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed logistics for regional deliveries across southeastern states, ensuring 98% delivery accuracy and timelines.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Contract Driver Fed Ex Ground
NAC Trucking
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Transported freight across the northeastern United States on a team operation run.
- reduced fuel consumption through strategic driving and route optimization.
- Regularly performed rig maintenance and inspections, successfully avoided 30+ potential safety hazards, ranging from improper hookups to malfunctioning lights
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Local Truck Driver
First Fleet
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered bread daily to grocery stores across the Atlanta Metro area.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
Local Truck Driver
Buddy Moore Trucking Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for transporting materials for Michelin account.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Regional OTR Driver
MGR Freight System
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Sunteck Transport
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
OTR Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Hauled food grad loads and chemicals on a dedicated run across 48 states on a weekly cycle.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.L Hanna High School
Anderson, SCAssociate Degree - Lineman
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC05-1996
Skills
- CDL license
- DOT compliance
- Physical stamina
- City and non-city driving
- Operating equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, breakdowns, dock operation, forklift loading and unloading trailers
- Experience navigation with Google Maps, MapQuest, and mobile GPS systems
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement
- Current DOT Physical Qualifications (valid thru 2027)
Timeline
P & D Driver
AAA Cooper
11.2021 - Current
Local Truck Driver
Quality Logistics
09.2020 - 09.2021
Contract Driver Fed Ex Ground
NAC Trucking
02.2020 - 05.2021
Local Truck Driver
First Fleet
09.2019 - 02.2020
Local Truck Driver
Buddy Moore Trucking Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
Regional OTR Driver
MGR Freight System
10.2018 - 02.2019
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Sunteck Transport
08.2015 - 10.2018
OTR Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
06.2012 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
T.L Hanna High School
Associate Degree - Lineman
Tri-County Technical College
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