A Flatbed Truck Driver will drive typically the flatbed trucks to transport goods from one place to another. The major duties and tasks that are mentioned on the Flatbed Truck Driver Resume include the following – loading and unloading items from the truck, planning deliveries, handling paperwork, answering to customers inquiries, ensuring the loads are properly fastened to the trucks, making long trips and assisting in managing heavy loads; taking responsibility for safe transport of products within the specified time period.
The drivers operating the flatbed truck should have strong driving skills and physical capabilities. In addition, the following skills are also needed – strength to lift and move heavy items, knowledge of domestic and state routes, familiarity in using GPS and other navigation systems, and awareness of shipment protocols. A high school diploma, CDL and clean driving record are mandatory for the post.
Tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Inspected loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Operated equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Flatbed Truck Driver I Resume
Objective : Flatbed Truck Driver is responsible for the transportation of goods on a flatbed truck. The Flatbed Driver is also responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system.
Skills : Forklift Operator, Manlift Operator.
Description :
Drove trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock.
Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Inspected loads to ensure that cargo is secure.
Drove trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations.
Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Management And Operations
Flatbed Truck Driver I Resume
Objective : Excellent, capable, and comfortable to work in a healthy and growing work environment. Complete knowledge and experience as a truck driver.
Checked the vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment.
Drove trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
Secured cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers.
Operated equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Automotive
Flatbed Truck Driver II Resume
Headline : Obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization where can maximize customer-service skills in a diverse environment to achieve the corporate goals.
Skills : Forklift Operator, Operating Skills.
Description :
Responsible for transporting goods from one place to another using heavy or tractor-trailer trucks.
Operated trucks with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds per gross vehicle weight.
Delivered goods while operating a tractor-trailer truck, sometimes over intercity routes or spanning several states.
Filled up on fuel, clean trucks, and wash windows.
Safely transport loads to customers Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude Meet all customer expectations.
Loaded and unloaded rebar, fabricated rebar, rebar 'chairs', form boards, concrete die-stain-ETC.
General knowledge of form board sizes and types, thickness- lengths-weight of rebar, wire mesh.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
General Studies
Flatbed Truck Driver/Analyst Resume
Headline : Established company that pays a good wage and can provide security. The company should have a solid business plan and provide the opportunity for long term employment.
Skills : Pre-Trip Inspections, Unload Trucks.
Description :
Handled the loading and unloading of trucks right upon their arrival at a specified destination and provided necessary documents to the clients.
Picked up rejected goods and materials and delivered straight back to the company site of the manufacturing plant with the paperwork provided.
Looked after the overall customer service systematically and efficiently responded to the customers' phone inquiries and associated concerns.
Inspected the mechanical condition of delivery vehicles, looked after the dispatched materials, and handled the systematic planning of the deliveries.
Looked after the cleaning and maintenance of delivery instruments and assisted in handling the cargo safely.
Maintained a safety record with no accidents damages or injuries.
Expanded from standard flatbed to step decks and low boys. Delivered oversized and over height loads as well.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Flatbed Truck Driver/Technician Resume
Objective : Customer-Dedicated Professional with a solid work history in commercial driving, customer-service, and retail sales operations. Excellent time management and communication skills.
Skills : Appropriate Safety Procedures, Log Book.
Description :
Ensured mechanical, safety and emergency equipment was in good working order.
Operated equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors.
Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.
Collected delivery instructions from appropriate sources and verifies routes.
Checked condition of the trailer after loading/unloading to ensure there was no damage.
Performed basic vehicle maintenance such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid, and makes minor repairs.
Maintained logs of working hours, vehicle service/repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
General Industry
Lead Flatbed Truck Driver Resume
Headline : To obtain a position with company that would utilize skills. Planning deliveries, collecting payments from customers, and maintaining the truck clean and in good operating condition.
Skills : Forklift, HVAC, Soldering, Mobile Platform Certificate.
Description :
Verified all load-related documentation to ensure that it was complete and accurate.
Operated tractor and trailer to transport various products meeting schedules and maintaining accountability of shipments.
Provided prompt and courteous service to customers to verify the loading and unloading of shipments to avoid claims.
Reviewed invoices with customers and obtained authorization and signatures.
Maintained driver daily log and completed pre and post-trip reports.
Assisted with loading and unloading of product at pickup and delivery site using a pallet jack.
Maintained the truck in proper condition and ensured DOT compliance while operating a vehicle.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Science
Asst. Flatbed Truck Driver Resume
Objective : Obtain a challenging position that will allow utilizing skills and training to benefit the company. Ensure a safe, efficient and timely transportation of goods by monitoring the vehicle to ensure it is in compliance with all safety regulations and regulations.
Skills : Customer Service, Trip Planning.
Description :
Responsible for delivering parts to the plumbers and journeymen.
Maintained logs of vehicle service and status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Inspected loads to ensure that was secure. Read interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
Operated equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, and global positioning system (GPS) equipment.
Maneuver truck into loading or unloading positions and checking that the vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Checked all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Collected delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Associate Flatbed Truck Driver Resume
Objective : Possesses exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines and reach company goals.
Hauled Steel Coil to other companies in the Houston area.
Reduced operating budget by Number and miss ships by implementing new policies and procedures.
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
Hired and trained Number of new employees each quarter.
Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Flatbed Truck Driver Resume
Objective : Flatbed driving is considerably one of the most difficult types of truck driving, due to the heavy and unique shaped loads that drivers must secure and haul.
Skills : Detailing, Plumbing and Electric, Landscaping, Driving.
Description :
Transported the shipper's products to the consigned.
Secured the products according to the DOT regulations.
Preformed daily pre-trip inspections before driving.
Coordinated deliveries with the consignee.
Navigated highways and streets using an Altas.
Tarped and untapped loads to avoid weather damage.
Maintained driving logs and Bill of Lading paperwork.
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