Steve Ellis
Laneview,VA
Summary
Safety-focused Motor Vehicle Operator committed to on-time transport and delivery of goods and personnel. Versatile and dependable team player with innate navigational sense even when GPS fails. Communicates consistently and clearly with customers and colleagues verbally and via approved technology, eliminating transportation misunderstandings and errors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced with safe driving practices, ensuring passenger safety and timely arrivals. Utilizes route optimization and vehicle upkeep techniques to enhance service efficiency. Knowledge of local and regional routes, fostering reliable and consistent transportation solutions.
Professional driver with comprehensive experience in transportation and logistics. Known for punctuality and adherence to safety regulations, providing dependable service to clients. Focused on team collaboration and meeting evolving demands, showcasing strong navigation and vehicle maintenance skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Driver
Morris Hauling
02.2020 - 09.2024
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Maintained safe driving history with no critical incidents over 2-year timeframe.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time and fuel costs.
- Operated various commercial vehicles to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and company policies during transportation.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational readiness.
- Implemented safe driving techniques that enhanced overall delivery performance and reduced incidents.
Professional Driver
Eastern Paving
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and executed efficient routes to optimize time & fuel costs.
- Collected Asphalt, stone, soils & correctly secured load in order to uphold safety standards & reduce damage.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks & reported problems to supervisor.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness & checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Monitored traffic conditions applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
Local Truck Driver
Fauteux Trucking
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Implemented best practices for load securing to enhance cargo safety during transport.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with dispatch to address potential issues impacting delivery schedules.
- Performed pre-and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle condition, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance needs promptly.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong teamwork skills and open communication among colleagues.
- Utilized GPS systems for accurate navigation and efficient route planning, minimizing delays in delivery times.
- Assisted new drivers in learning company protocols and helping them become familiar with assigned routes.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to receive instructions regarding assignments, report progress or address issues encountered enroute.
Local Truck Driver
Miller Septic Service
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Delivered goods efficiently, maintaining timely schedules across designated routes.
- Managed route planning to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize delays.
Sales Associate
7-eleven
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with management to identify opportunities for process improvements in sales operations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
OTR Truck Driver
Southern Refrigerated Transport Inc.
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Operated and maintained tractor-trailer units for long-haul transportation across diverse routes.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding transportation and safety standards.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify mechanical issues, ensuring vehicle reliability and safety.
- Delivered freight on time while optimizing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed shipping documents, including bills of lading and delivery receipts, enhancing accuracy in logistics operations.
- Trained and mentored new drivers on best practices for safe driving and efficient route planning.
- Resolved customer service inquiries related to shipments, fostering positive client relationships through effective communication skills.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
Painter Laborer
Dunford Painting
04.2001 - 05.2012
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
- Removed fixtures and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
- Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
- Executed advanced finishing techniques to achieve customized appearance of finished surfaces.
- Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
Education
D.O.T Rules And Regulation
National Tractor Trailer School
Liverpool, NY05.2012
Basic - DOT Rules And Regulations
Radnor Sr High
Villanova, PA06.1988
Skills
- Clean Driving History
- Loading & Unloading Goods
- City & Non-City Driving
- Efficient Routing
Timeline
Professional Driver
Eastern Paving
04.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Driver
Morris Hauling
02.2020 - 09.2024
Local Truck Driver
Fauteux Trucking
08.2019 - 02.2020
Local Truck Driver
Miller Septic Service
03.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
7-eleven
04.2015 - 03.2016
OTR Truck Driver
Southern Refrigerated Transport Inc.
09.2012 - 04.2015
Painter Laborer
Dunford Painting
04.2001 - 05.2012
D.O.T Rules And Regulation
National Tractor Trailer School
Basic - DOT Rules And Regulations
Radnor Sr High