Christopher Merritt
Crossville
Summary
Dedicated Class A Truck Driver with proven strengths in operational efficiency, safety compliance, and effective communication. Committed to maintaining rigorous safety standards and meeting delivery schedules.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Western Express Trucking
Nashville
04.2025 - Current
- Operated Class A truck for long-distance transportation across multiple states.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive routing instructions and updates.
- Followed all federal and state regulations for safe driving practices.
- Managed time effectively to meet delivery schedules and deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through professional communication skills.
Maintenance Assistant/Home Remodeler
Landlord
Crossville
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted with repairs including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Responded promptly to tenant maintenance requests and inquiries.
- Documented maintenance activities and reported issues to the landlord efficiently.
- Repaired minor damages to walls, floors and ceilings caused by wear-and-tear or vandalism.
- Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in tool storage and work areas.
- Used hand and power tools to adjust, connect and disconnect wiring and tubings.
Equipment Operator/General Warehouse Worker
Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center
Cookeville
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport equipment throughout the distribution center.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes daily.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas.
Dock Worker/Yard Jockey Specialist
Royal Oak Charcoal
Monterey
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks to ensure timely shipping.
- Operated forklifts to move charcoal products within the warehouse.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
Second Shift Operations Manager
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
Chattanooga
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation and coverage.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
City Driver, Yard Jockey, Dock Worker
Yellow LTL Company
Chattanooga
02.2015 - 08.2023
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Managed paperwork related to deliveries, including receipts and shipping documents.
- Addressed customer inquiries professionally, ensuring positive interactions during deliveries.
- Followed established routes and time schedules to ensure prompt deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on assigned trucks according to company guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service by delivering products on time as scheduled.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours and of vehicle service record.
Education
GED -
Central High School
Chattanooga, TN05-2006
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Log maintenance
- Safe driving practices
- Route planning
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Route planning expertise
- Strong communication
- DOT regulations compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Physical stamina and endurance
- Client relationship management
- Logistics coordination
Timeline
Maintenance Assistant/Home Remodeler
Landlord
11.2025 - 04.2026
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Western Express Trucking
04.2025 - Current
Equipment Operator/General Warehouse Worker
Academy Sports + Outdoors Distribution Center
03.2025 - 10.2025
Dock Worker/Yard Jockey Specialist
Royal Oak Charcoal
08.2024 - 12.2024
Second Shift Operations Manager
Comprehensive Logistics Inc.
09.2023 - 02.2024
City Driver, Yard Jockey, Dock Worker
Yellow LTL Company
02.2015 - 08.2023
GED -
Central High School