Austin Wheeler
Garden City
Summary
I am a very hard worker and will do anything required to get the job completed. I am easy to talk to and will listen closely when required to leadership.
Reliable professional with class a commercial driver's license and several years of safe and customer-focused delivery of countless products in various truck types. Tireless, mechanically-savvy road-warrior with proven history of meeting any trucking challenge. Resourceful, steady and patient, with practiced success at getting products to destinations intact and on time.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Midwest Scrap Management
Kansas City
07.2022 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles for safe transportation of scrap materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Handle 53" hydraulic end dum trailers and operate straight trucks equip with roll off containers.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Followed designated routes while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding load status and delivery issues.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
Class A CDL Driver
Butler Transportation
Kansas City
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Operated commercial vehicles for safe transportation of scrap materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance activities.
- Followed designated routes while adhering to traffic laws and regulations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding load status and delivery issues.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and efficiency.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Drove over the road for 3-4 weeks at a time.
Laborer
Preferred Asphalt
Grandview
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Operated various tools and machinery to complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Assisted team members with loading and unloading materials safely.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards on the job site.
- Collaborated with coworkers to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Inspected materials for quality before use in production processes.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding project updates and challenges.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
Education
Class A Cdl - Driving Program
Roadmaster
Grandview, MO 09.2020 - 01.2021
Adrian Highschool
Adrian, MOSkills
- Vehicle operation
- Route navigation
- Load security monitoring
- Pre-trip inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Stress management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong work ethic
- Route planning expertise
- Hydraulics
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Midwest Scrap Management
07.2022 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Butler Transportation
02.2021 - 06.2022
Class A Cdl - Driving Program
Roadmaster
09.2020 - 01.2021
Laborer
Preferred Asphalt
08.2018 - 08.2020
Adrian Highschool