Caleb Collins
Oneida
Summary
Detail-oriented Line Haul Driver with extensive experience at Dayton Freight Lines, specializing in route planning and defensive driving. Proven track record in enhancing service efficiency and ensuring vehicle safety through thorough pre-trip inspections. Strong customer service abilities coupled with a commitment to compliance and teamwork, consistently minimizing delays and optimizing operational flow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LineHaul Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
11.2018 - 10.2025
- Ensured timely freight delivery by operating heavy-duty trucks on designated routes.
- Maintained accurate logs for hours, mileage, and cargo compliance and reporting.
- Identified mechanical issues through thorough pre-trip inspections for vehicle reliability.
- Optimized routes in collaboration with dispatch to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
- Proactively navigated traffic challenges by communicating effectively with dispatch teams.
- Reduced downtime by quickly resolving minor mechanical issues before escalation.
Dock Worker
AAA Cooper Transportation
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Increased loading efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through thorough cargo inspections.
- Optimized warehouse layout, enhancing space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined loading processes with team collaboration, reducing turnaround time significantly.
- Trained new dock workers on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Assisted in various dock tasks, ensuring timely and smooth operations.
Education
Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN05-2016
High School Diploma -
Washburn School
Washburn, TN05-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Air brake operation
- Pre-trip inspections
- Heavy lifting
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspection
- GPS navigation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Route planning
- Post-trip inspections
- Weather awareness
- Backing maneuvers
- Speed control
Timeline
LineHaul Driver
Dayton Freight Lines
11.2018 - 10.2025
Dock Worker
AAA Cooper Transportation
04.2015 - 11.2018
Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanic
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Washburn School