Jolene Barton
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dedicated Class A CDL Driver with extensive experience at Wheaton Van Lines, recognized for enhancing delivery efficiency through strategic route planning. Proficient in vehicle maintenance and inspections, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety. Proven track record of adhering to regulations and optimizing fuel consumption on long-haul trips.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Lanes moving and storage
06.2025 - 09.2025
Class A CDL Driver
Wheaton Van Lines
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated Class A vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Managed loading and unloading of cargo, adhering to weight distribution guidelines.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Courtneys Moving and Storage
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Operated Class A trucks over long distances, ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed accurate documentation of trip logs, fuel receipts, and delivery confirmations.
- Collaborated with dispatch to optimize routing for efficient freight transportation.
- Adhered to federal and state regulations regarding commercial driving standards.
- Resolved on-road issues effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to delivery schedules.
- Implemented best practices for load securing and weight distribution for safe transport.
Laborer
Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated project timelines with clients to meet deadlines and maintain satisfaction.
- Trained new laborers on safety protocols and proper equipment handling procedures.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and quality service delivery.
- Mentored junior laborers, fostering skill development and teamwork on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Gaurdian Relocation
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures within the company.
- Reduced fuel consumption with strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for long-haul trips.
- Communicated effectively with shipping dock personnel during pickup/drop-off procedures ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Class A Cdl - Class A Cdl
Truck Driving Institute
South Bend, IN10-2015
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Pretrip inspections
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Defensive driving techniques
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Fuel-efficient driving
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Flexible schedule availability
- Adherence to regulations
- Logbook maintenance
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving capacity
- Load securement
- Vehicle inspection
- Long-haul driving
- DOT compliance
- Attention to detail
- Safe driving
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Inclement weather driving
- Heavy lifting
- OTR driving
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Lanes moving and storage
06.2025 - 09.2025
Class A CDL Driver
Wheaton Van Lines
06.2024 - 04.2025
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Courtneys Moving and Storage
06.2018 - 03.2024
Laborer
Self Employed Services
08.2017 - 06.2019
Class A Truck Driver, OTR
Gaurdian Relocation
05.2016 - 08.2017
Class A Cdl - Class A Cdl
Truck Driving Institute