Leslie Longest
Pleasant Hill
Summary
Motivated road driver with +35 years of experience looking for the next chapter in his career. Established a career of professionalism based on quality, safety, loyalty and hard work. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 35+ years in logistics.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Road Driver
YRC Freight
1986.10 - 2023.07
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Truck Driver
Double L Transport
1984.04 - 1986.10
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Truck Driver
Jack B Kelley Trucking
1981.09 - 1984.04
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
Truck Driving School
Amarillo, TX08.1981
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northwest Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK05.1981
Skills
- Verifiable tractor/trailer experience
- Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction
- Good stable work record
- Safe driving record
- Route logs
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Commercial driving
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Road Driver
YRC Freight
1986.10 - 2023.07
Truck Driver
Double L Transport
1984.04 - 1986.10
Truck Driver
Jack B Kelley Trucking
1981.09 - 1984.04
Truck Driving School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northwest Oklahoma State University
Class A CDL
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