OTR Commercial Truck Driver (Class A CDL)
Heartland Freight Partners · Indianapolis, IN
Jan, 2021 · Present
• Operate Class A tractor-trailer on multi-state OTR routes, averaging 2,500+ safe miles weekly while meeting customer delivery windows.
• Maintain a clean safety record through disciplined pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, hours-of-service compliance, and electronic logs.
• Coordinate with dispatch, shippers, and receivers to resolve appointment changes, delays, and load documentation quickly.
• Protect freight and equipment by completing securement checks, temperature checks when required, and accurate bills of lading.
Regional Reefer Driver (Class A CDL)
Midwest Cold Chain · Indianapolis, IN
May, 2017 · Dec, 2020
• Delivered temperature-controlled food and pharmaceutical loads across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky with accurate temperature and seal documentation.
• Completed 98%+ on-time delivery performance by planning routes around dock schedules, weather, and hours-of-service requirements.
• Performed reefer inspections, monitored set points, and escalated mechanical or cargo exceptions before they affected product quality.
• Trained new drivers on cold-chain handling, yard safety, ELD procedures, and customer-facing professionalism.
Company Driver / Freight Hauler (Class A CDL)
Ohio Valley Hauling · Indianapolis, IN
Jan, 2013 · Apr, 2017
• Hauled dry van and flatbed freight on regional routes throughout Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky while maintaining reliable customer service.
• Reduced loading and unloading delays by confirming paperwork, dock requirements, securement plans, and appointment details before departure.
• Completed daily vehicle inspections and preventive-maintenance reports, helping keep assigned equipment compliant and road-ready.
• Earned repeat shipper assignments through dependable communication, careful cargo handling, and consistent on-time performance.