Michael Harrison
Brandywine
Summary
Professional truck driver with extensive experience in operating and maintaining tractor-trailer vehicles. Known for ensuring timely and safe deliveries, optimizing routes, and adhering to all regulations. Strong focus on teamwork and flexibility, adapting to changing needs and supporting colleagues. Skilled in vehicle inspection, cargo handling, and maintaining accurate logs, consistently delivering results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
03.2017 - Current
- Reduced downtime with thorough pre-and post-trip inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
- Collaborated with team members on long-haul assignments to ensure seamless coordination between drivers during shift changes.
- Increased customer satisfaction with courteous service and professional interactions during pickups and dropoffs.
- Maintained a safe driving record through vigilant adherence to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date certifications and licenses required for operation of tractor-trailer vehicles, ensuring ongoing eligibility for employment within the transportation sector.
- Navigated challenging road conditions safely, adjusting driving techniques according to weather or traffic situations.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems effectively to determine optimal routing solutions that reduced travel time while avoiding unnecessary risks associated with road hazards or congestion.
- Kept accurate logs of hours driven per day per federal regulations ensuring compliance with mandated rest periods and preventing driver fatigue.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules.
- Participated in safety meetings to stay informed about changing regulations, industry trends, and best practices for maintaining a secure work environment.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VAHigh School Diploma -
Salem High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-1998
Skills
- Truck maintenance basics
- Safe driving practices
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Patience and perseverance
- Accident prevention strategies
- Logbook maintenance
- Commercial driving experience
- GPS navigation systems
- Route planning expertise
- Safe driving
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
United Parcel Service, UPS
03.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Norfolk State University
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
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