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David Accurso

East Dundee,IL

Summary

Dedicated Scrap Metal Truck Driver with a proven track record at B L Duke, demonstrating exceptional safe driving practices and strong decision-making skills. Recognized for maintaining a clean driving record and effectively navigating challenging conditions, ensuring timely deliveries while upholding transportation safety standards. Committed to excellence in logistics planning and team collaboration.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrap Metal Truck Driver

B L Duke
08.2016 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
  • Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.

Scrap Metal Truck Driver

Acme Industrial
07.2010 - 12.2015

Left Acme in December 2015 when they closed their doors.

  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Collaborated efficiently with fellow drivers to coordinate schedules or share information about upcoming routes or potential hazards.
  • Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.

Dump Truck Driver

JLG Trucking
07.2007 - 07.2010
  • Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
  • Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
  • Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
  • Drove 25-ton capacity vehicles transporting gravel materials for construction projects.

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Safe driving practices
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Transportation safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Commercial driving
  • DOT compliance
  • Decision-making
  • Materials transport
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Logistics planning

Timeline

Scrap Metal Truck Driver

B L Duke
08.2016 - Current

Scrap Metal Truck Driver

Acme Industrial
07.2010 - 12.2015

Dump Truck Driver

JLG Trucking
07.2007 - 07.2010
David Accurso