AARON JONES
La Porte,TX
Summary
I have been a professional truck driver for 35 years. Also, have a clean driving record. Currently looking for a job that provides more local runs, more regional runs. Where I have more time to be with family on weekends.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Ergon Trucking
02.2019 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Truck Driver
PetroChem
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
Liquid Cargo
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Truck Driver
HMR TRANSPORT
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Truck Driver
JBS
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
03.2012 - 08.2014
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
Feather Crest Farms
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alief Hasting High School
Alief, Tx06.1984
Skills
- Shipping and Packaging
- Freight Separation
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Company Branding
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dry Vans
- GPS and Route Planning
- Order Picking and Processing
- Vehicle Systems
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Weight Limits
- Federal Regulations
- Basic Maintenance
- Temperature Measurement
- Operating Hydraulics
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Work Logging
- Delivery Records Maintenance
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Route Management
- Trip Planning
- Backing Maneuvers
- DOT Requirements
- Log Keeping
- Cargo Handling
- Commercial Driving
- Corrective Actions
- Prevention Techniques
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- DOT Compliance
- Adjusting Routes
- Critical Thinking
- Quarterly Reviews
- Minor Repairs
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Manage Loads
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Over Road Trucking
- Vehicle Checklists
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance
- Update Logs
- Vehicle Service Documentation
- Flatbed Truck Expertise
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Goods Wrapping and Security
- Accident Prevention
- Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Operational Efficiency
- Defensive Strategies
- Basic Vehicle Safety
- OSHA Requirements
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Route Navigation Software
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Roadside Assistance
- Equipment Repairs
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Truck Driver
Ergon Trucking
02.2019 - Current
Truck Driver
PetroChem
02.2019 - 03.2020
Truck Driver
Liquid Cargo
03.2018 - 02.2019
Truck Driver
HMR TRANSPORT
03.2016 - 02.2018
Truck Driver
JBS
08.2014 - 03.2016
Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
03.2012 - 08.2014
Truck Driver
Feather Crest Farms
03.2009 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Alief Hasting High School
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