Tristan Goode

Experienced CDL Class A Driver and Heavy Equipment Operator with 7+ years of experience in concrete delivery, heavy hauling, over-the-road trucking, yard operations, and heavy equipment operation. Proven safety record with expertise in load securement, DOT compliance, ELD systems, vehicle inspections, transportation logistics, and on-time deliveries. Skilled in operating heavy equipment, forklifts, and commercial vehicles while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Yard Jockey / Forklift Operator at METROLINA GREENHOUSES (2023-01 – Present)

• Operate a yard spotter truck to safely move and position 53-foot trailers throughout the facility.
• Load and unload cages, pallets, and materials using a sit-down forklift.
• Coordinate trailer movements to support warehouse and production operations.
• Transport materials, equipment, and supplies to maintain production efficiency.
• Follow company safety procedures and operating guidelines.
• Assist with inventory movement and logistics to ensure timely product distribution.

Concrete Mixer Driver at ARGOS CONCRETE (2019-08 – 2023-01)

• Safely operated concrete mixer trucks delivering concrete to commercial and residential construction sites.
• Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and DOT compliance.
• Monitored concrete mixes, additives, and material specifications.
• Maintained accurate delivery tickets, logs, and required documentation.
• Followed DOT regulations and company safety procedures.
• Ensured proper loading, transportation, and discharge of concrete products.

Heavy Haul Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator at HICKORY RIDGE GRADING (2021-03 – 2022-08)

• Transported heavy equipment safely between job sites.
• Secured equipment using chains, binders, flags, and required safety devices.
• Operated track hoes, backhoes, rake hoes, and other construction equipment.
• Loaded and unloaded walking-floor mulch and chip trailers.
• Hauled log trailers and various construction equipment.
• Maintained DOT compliance and ELD records.
• Cleaned and inspected equipment prior to highway transport.

OTR Driver at PRIME TIME (2020-02 – 2022-03)

• Operated commercial tractor-trailers throughout multiple states.
• Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Maintained a strong safety record and on-time delivery performance.
• Utilized Qualcomm and ELD systems for dispatch communications and hours-of-service compliance.
• Performed routine equipment inspections and maintenance reporting.

Over-the-Road Truck Driver at TRANSAM TRUCKING (2019-09 – 2020-02)

• Operated 53-foot refrigerated trailers nationwide.
• Maintained proper reefer temperatures for temperature-sensitive freight.
• Managed fuel records, maintenance documentation, and operating expenses.
• Completed delivery paperwork accurately and on time.
• Conducted vehicle inspections and maintained DOT compliance.

CDL Class A Driver (Team Driver) at CAROLINA CARGO (2018-02 – 2019-09)

• Operated 53-foot refrigerated trailers as part of a team-driving operation.
• Ensured safe and timely freight delivery.
• Monitored cargo conditions and reefer temperature settings.
• Performed vehicle inspections and equipment checks.
• Utilized Qualcomm and ELD systems for communication and compliance.

Package Machine Operator / Forklift Operator at DOLE FRESH VEGETABLES (2016-02 – 2018-02)

• Operated packaging machinery in a high-volume production environment.
• Supervised production teams of up to 12 employees.
• Ensured production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements were met.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining efficient operations.
• Operated forklifts to transport finished products between shipping and receiving departments.

High School Diploma – Ashbrook High School