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Christopher Bright

Hope,IN

Summary

Dynamic and disciplined professional with extensive experience as a U.S. Army Reserves Soldier and CDL Class A Truck Driver. Proven expertise in equipment management and risk assessments, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and strategic navigation skills, consistently achieving high standards in fast-paced environments. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10+ years in logistics.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Army Reserves Soldier

Department Of Defense Army
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
  • Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
  • Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
  • Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
  • Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all expendable and sensitive items on property books.
  • Organized rolling stock and daily meals for soldiers.

Equipment Operator

Harvest Solar
03.2024 - 08.2025
  • Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Engaged with customers on job sites to confirm location and placements of solar arrays.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, cranes and other and coordinated supplies to promote efficiency.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
  • Assisted co workers in constructing and building of each array.

CDL Class A Truck Driver

AutoZone
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained safety procedures and professionalism navigating in hazardous areas.
  • Delivered hazardous materials to multiple stores using electric pallet jacks without injury.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.

CDL A Mail Contractor

D-B Cartage
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Transported 26,000 lbs of mail in all weather conditions efficiently and swiftly.
  • Worked flexible shirts and routes that was needed by the company to keep up with on time deliveries.
  • Conducted basic maintenance on commercial vehicles when needed.

CDL Yard Driver

Shamrock Cartage
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
  • Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
  • Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Worked heavily with Shipping and Receiving departments by radio and/or tablet to maneuver trailers in specified locations.

CDL Truck Driver

Midwest Logistics Systems
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.

Class A CDL Truck Driver- Mail Contractor

B&B Trucking
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.

Yard Spotter

Rural King Distribution Center
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight and transportation safety.
  • Placed forklifts under units, pallets and products for transportation to designated areas.
  • Increased storage capacity of distribution center with planned loading strategies to increase output with cross-docking.

Education

No Degree - Unit Supply Specialist

US Army
Ft. Gregg-Addams, VA
05-2025

No Degree - Commercial Driving License

160 Driving Academy
Crest Hill, IL
06-2015

High School Diploma -

Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove
06-2011

Skills

  • Team building
  • Hazardous materials endorsement
  • Attention to detail
  • Risk assessments
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Equipment management
  • Navigational skills
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Cargo handling

Timeline

U.S. Army Reserves Soldier

Department Of Defense Army
09.2024 - Current

Equipment Operator

Harvest Solar
03.2024 - 08.2025

CDL Class A Truck Driver

AutoZone
10.2023 - 02.2024

CDL A Mail Contractor

D-B Cartage
06.2022 - 10.2023

CDL Yard Driver

Shamrock Cartage
02.2022 - 06.2022

CDL Truck Driver

Midwest Logistics Systems
06.2021 - 10.2021

Class A CDL Truck Driver- Mail Contractor

B&B Trucking
06.2018 - 06.2021

Yard Spotter

Rural King Distribution Center
02.2018 - 06.2018

No Degree - Unit Supply Specialist

US Army

No Degree - Commercial Driving License

160 Driving Academy

High School Diploma -

Downers Grove South High School

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