David P Cooley
Decatur,IL
Summary
Diligent professional commercial driver with solid background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and maintained timely deliveries under various conditions. Demonstrated reliability and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
ABF Freight
Bloomington, IL
10.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for safe and timely deliveries across designated routes
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations
- Managed loading and unloading of goods, optimizing space and ensuring cargo security
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and delivery schedules
- Collaborated with dispatch team to coordinate delivery schedules and address any issues
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during deliveries.
Truck Driver
Albertson's
Tolleson AZ
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Deliver groceries to Albertsons branded grocery stores.
- Operate electric jack and forklift.
- Executed efficient load securement procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of cargo during transport.
- Designed optimal route plans to enhance delivery efficiency while minimizing transit times.
- Implemented safety compliance measures to adhere to regulatory standards and promote a secure work environment.
Truck Driver
Golden State Foods/ Martin Brower
Phoenix
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Drive a tractor trailer delivering food to McDonalds and Chipotle.
- Operate an electric jack as well as liftgate.
- Secured cargo loads effectively to ensure safe transport and compliance with industry regulations.
- Utilized GPS navigation technology to optimize delivery routes and improve transit times.
- Coordinated timely cargo deliveries, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction throughout the process.
- Buyout
Truck Driver
Performance Food Group
Phoenix
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Drive as a team driver delivering food to restaurants.
- Team driving wasn't for me. I could not sleep with someone else driving. The reason for my short employment time.
Truck Driver
Sysco
Tolleson
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Operate a Class A commercial vehicle.
- Follow all DOT regulations.
- Operate electric power jack.
- Unload product to customers in a timely manner.
- Manage time and delivery windows effectively.
Driver
US Foods Corporation
Phoenix
09.2011 - 02.2016
- Operate a Class A commercial vehicle.
- Delivery of grocery products using tools such as an electric and manual pallet jack, hand truck as well as a hand-held computer scanning device.
- Repetitive heavy lifting in a fast-paced environment.
- Providing excellent customer service and support skills.
Driver
Kehe Distributors
Commerce
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Operation of a commercial tractor trailer combination vehicle.
- Delivery of grocery products to grocery stores using forklift and pallet jack.
- Providing customer service and support.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- CDL A License
- Doubles/Triples
- Dry Van
- Forklift Experience
- Hazmat
- Lift Gate
- Over The Road Experience
- Pallet Jack Driver
- Reefer
- Tanker Truck Driver
- Tractor Trailer
- Truck Driver
Certification
CDL A with Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Tanker, 1992
Personal Information
Driving License: CDL A License
Timeline
Truck Driver
ABF Freight
10.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Albertson's
07.2022 - 10.2025
Truck Driver
Golden State Foods/ Martin Brower
04.2018 - 07.2022
Truck Driver
Performance Food Group
03.2018 - 04.2018
Truck Driver
Sysco
02.2016 - 02.2018
Driver
US Foods Corporation
09.2011 - 02.2016
Driver
Kehe Distributors
01.2011 - 09.2011
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Colorado Technical University