Chris Heard
Antioch
Summary
Motivated professional proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics, and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Dot Foods Inc.
Manchester
11.2024 - Current
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any order issues.
- Utilized hand-held scanners to track inventory and locate products.
- Identified and reported any inventory discrepancies.
Chaffeur
Urbane Transportation
Nashville
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured vehicle met regulatory requirements and underwent scheduled inspections.
- Communicated with dispatch staff to ensure that all pick-up and drop-off times were accurate.
- Collected fares or vouchers from passengers and made change or issued receipts.
- Appeared at designated appointments according to schedule.
- Drove shuttle buses, limousines or company cars to transport passengers.
- Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage into and from the vehicle.
- Operated vehicles with specialized equipment to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
Uber Partner
Uber
San Francisco
08.2017 - Current
- Utilized feedback from passengers to improve service and address any shortcomings.
- Offered riders information about local attractions and restaurants.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Complied with traffic regulations to safely operate vehicles.
- Employed defensive driving techniques to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
- Kept detailed records of rides, including times, distances, and earnings, for reporting purposes.
- Leveraged local knowledge to recommend destinations, dining, and entertainment options to passengers.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained high ratings from passengers for cleanliness, safety, and customer service.
- Presented clean and sanitized vehicle to customers for utmost satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming environment, accommodating special requests when possible.
- Organized vehicle maintenance and ensured it was up to date with all required certifications.
Education
CDL License - CDL
Tennessee Driving School
Nashville, TN09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sports & Tourism
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2016
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Defensive driver training
- Critical thinking
- Load security
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Weather adaptability
- Delivery scheduling
- Safe driving
- Long-haul driving
- Visual inspection
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
Certification
- CDL License
Timeline
Truck Driver
Dot Foods Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Chaffeur
Urbane Transportation
11.2023 - Current
Uber Partner
Uber
08.2017 - Current
CDL License - CDL
Tennessee Driving School
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sports & Tourism
Middle Tennessee State University