Larry Bruns
Jacksonville
Summary
Reliable Road Driver known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in route planning, time management, and safety compliance, ensuring smooth and timely deliveries. Excel in communication, adaptability to changing conditions, and problem-solving, contributing to team success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Over the Road Driver
Safety Kleen
Easton
02.2001 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Adhered to safety regulations and company policies during transportation tasks.
Delivery Driver
TriState HVAC
Roscoe
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated delivery vehicle to transport HVAC equipment and materials.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment for timely deliveries to job sites.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient route planning and scheduling.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for tracking purposes.
- Communicated with customers to confirm delivery details and address inquiries.
- Adhered to safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
Education
Certified Welder - Welding
TSTC Sweetwater
Sweetwater, TX 06.1983 - 06.1984
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning
- Pre-trip inspections
- Compliance adherence
- Customer relationship management
- Traffic regulations knowledge
- Logistics coordination
- Documentation accuracy
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Route planning expertise
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Defensive driving techniques
- Accident prevention strategies
- Vehicle maintenance
- Physical stamina and strength
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Patience and perseverance
- Logbook recordkeeping
- Problem-solving capacity
- GPS navigation proficiency
- Load securing
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Safe driving practices
- Emergency response readiness
- Flexible schedule availability
- Regulatory compliance
- Decision-making under pressure
- GPS navigation mastery
- Logbook management
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Trailer maintenance
- Mechanical tools
- Document management
- Weather awareness
- Route management
- Commercial driving
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Long-haul driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Loading and unloading
- Transportation safety
- Basic computer literacy
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- GPS and route planning
- Traffic law knowledge
- Materials transport
- Trip planning
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Delivery Driver
TriState HVAC
05.2010 - 06.2013
Professional Over the Road Driver
Safety Kleen
02.2001 - Current
Certified Welder - Welding
TSTC Sweetwater
06.1983 - 06.1984