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Christopher Wright

Kansas City

Summary

Experienced CDL Truck Driver with a steadfast commitment to safety and timeliness. Well-versed in company, local, and state regulations to guarantee adherence. Dependable and devoted professional known for efficiently and securely transporting goods. Committed to maintaining exceptional performance standards across varied transportation routes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Rumble Road Transportation LLc
03.2020 - 05.2024
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Commercial Vehicles / Senior Equipment Operator, Crane Truck Driver, Semi-Tractor & Trailer Driver

Kansas City, MO Water Dept. and Solid Waste Dept.
06.2009 - 02.2020
  • Arrived to work on time each day and reported to Operations Supervisor
  • Kept and prepared supplies needed for job site, checked equipment on Tandem Truck, Trailer and Backhoe for preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) to begin daily operations.
  • Drove truck in professional and safe manner at job sites and on public highways.
  • Performed daily inspections pre- and post-trip with required documentation.
  • Made minor maintenance and servicing repairs.
  • Kept all equipment clean on a regular basis.
  • Assisted with general labor tasks at job sites
  • Operated Heavy Equipment such as knuckle boom crane truck, Backhoe/Trackhoe/ Skid steer/ High Loader to excavate areas for Sewer and Wastewater Repair.
  • Operates palfinder PK 50002-EH Crane Truck daily to delivery street plates, precast sewer manhole sections, pipes, shoring boxes, any other use of palfinder PK 50002-EH knuckle boom that is needed on demand.
  • Made sure excavation holes are secure with shoring jacks or boxes.
  • Hauled heavy equipment over 50,000 lbs, trackhoe excavator, bulldozers, big shoring boxes, etc. with semi-tractor with 53 feet low-boy trailer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Excelsior Springs Technical High School
Excelsior Springs, MO
01.2009

Missouri State Class A CDL - undefined

06.2025

Skills

  • Federal and state transportation laws and regulations
  • DOT regulatory requirements
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Class A CDL
  • Positive driving record
  • Personnel management
  • Business planning
  • Risk management
  • DOT compliance
  • Cost management
  • Accounting principles
  • Operations management
  • Business operations management
  • Hiring
  • Negotiation

Accomplishments

  • Safely operated [Number]-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
  • Named [Company Name] Driver of the Quarter, ([Quarter,Year])
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Owner Operator

Rumble Road Transportation LLc
03.2020 - 05.2024

Commercial Vehicles / Senior Equipment Operator, Crane Truck Driver, Semi-Tractor & Trailer Driver

Kansas City, MO Water Dept. and Solid Waste Dept.
06.2009 - 02.2020

Missouri State Class A CDL - undefined

High School Diploma -

Excelsior Springs Technical High School

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