Thaddeus Blackwood

Professional Truck Driver - CDL Class A

Phone:	(602) 847-9321
Address:	Phoenix, AZ 85034
Website:	https://www.linkedin.com/in/thaddeus-blackwood-cdl
Email:	[email protected]

Experienced OTR truck driver with 8+ years of accident-free driving and over 750,000 safe miles
Specialized in refrigerated and HAZMAT freight with 99.2% on-time delivery rate across 48 states
Proven track record of fuel efficiency improvements and ELD compliance expertise

Work Experience

Covenant Transport Services, Phoenix, AZ

Senior OTR Truck Driver

March 2019 - Present

Maintained 100% safety record across 425,000+ miles of refrigerated freight transportation
Achieved 99.5% on-time delivery rate while hauling temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments
Reduced fuel consumption by 15% through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques
Mentored 8 new drivers on company safety protocols, ELD systems, and DOT compliance procedures
Received "Driver of the Quarter" recognition three consecutive times for exceptional performance

Swift Transportation, Tempe, AZ

Regional Truck Driver

June 2016 - February 2019

Operated Class A vehicles across Southwest regional routes with 98.8% on-time delivery performance
Specialized in HAZMAT transportation, maintaining perfect safety record with hazardous materials
Completed over 285,000 accident-free miles while managing tight delivery schedules
Implemented pre-trip inspection protocols that reduced vehicle downtime by 22%
Earned "Million Mile Safe Driver" recognition for cumulative safe driving achievement

Desert Valley Logistics, Mesa, AZ

Local Delivery Driver

September 2015 - May 2016

Managed daily local and short-haul deliveries with 100% customer satisfaction rating
Operated straight trucks and tractor-trailers for retail and commercial deliveries
Maintained detailed delivery logs and ensured proper documentation for all shipments
Completed 45,000 miles without incidents while building strong customer relationships

Licenses and Certifications

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Arizona DMV

Valid through December 2026

HAZMAT Endorsement

Current through September 2025

Tanker Endorsement

Current through December 2026

Doubles/Triples Endorsement

Current through December 2026

DOT Medical Certificate

Valid through March 2025

Defensive Driving Certification

National Safety Council

Renewed August 2023

Forklift Operation Certification

Current through January 2025

Technical Skills

CDL Class A with HAZMAT, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples endorsements

Proficient in Qualcomm, PeopleNet, and Samsara ELD systems

Experienced with 10-speed manual and 12-speed automated transmissions

Expert in refrigerated trailer temperature control and monitoring systems

Advanced GPS navigation and route optimization software

Professional Skills

DOT Hours of Service compliance and logbook management

Pre-trip inspection expertise and basic mechanical troubleshooting

Load securement and proper weight distribution techniques

Customer service excellence at delivery and pickup locations

Fuel efficiency optimization and cost management

Electronic logging device (ELD) compliance and operation

Education

Arizona Commercial Driving Academy, Phoenix, AZ

Commercial Driver's License Training

Completed: August 2015

CDL Class A Certification with HAZMAT, Tanker, and Doubles/Triples Endorsements

Desert Ridge High School, Phoenix, AZ

High School Diploma

Graduated: May 2010

Awards and Recognition

Million Mile Safe Driver Award

American Trucking Associations

Awarded: June 2023

Driver of the Quarter

Covenant Transport Services

2023

Q1, Q2, Q3 2023

Five-Year Accident-Free Recognition

Swift Transportation

Awarded: February 2019

Fuel Efficiency Excellence Award

Covenant Transport Services

Awarded: December 2022

Safety Excellence Recognition

National Safety Council

Awarded: 2021, 2022, 2023

Featured Driver Profile

Arizona Trucking Today Magazine

September 2023

"Veteran Driver Shares HAZMAT Safety Best Practices"