Bahati James
Magna,UT
Summary
Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing several years of related experience, advanced inspection skills, and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.
Experienced truck driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Brings clean driving record, cdl license and current Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing accurate logs and paperwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Schneider National Carriers Inc
Salt Lake City , Utah
2023.08 - Current
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Truck Driver
Superior services transport
Salt Lake City, Utah
2023.04 - 2023.07
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Cover pools
West Valley City, Utah
2021.01 - 2023.04
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with product in a safe and timely manner.
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets according to customer specifications for outbound shipments.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Performed inventory control using computerized tools, physical counts and cycle counts and kept quality standards high for audits, thereby quantifying accurate inventory counts.
- Assisted other departments as needed during peak periods or special projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Collaborated with co-workers to complete projects efficiently while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Followed daily servicing plan to perform routine checks on forklift equipment.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Received incoming shipments, verified contents against packing slips and placed items into designated locations within the warehouse facility.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding daily tasks and progress.
- Maintained records of material being moved with daily production sheets and RFID tracking devices.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating equipment including wearing appropriate PPE.
- Inspected equipment for safety and reported any issues to the supervisor immediately.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utah International Charter School
Salt Lake City, UT2020-06
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- Route planning expertise
- Load securing proficiency
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Cross-docking experience
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Decision-making
- Clean MVR
- Route management
- Dependable and reliable
- Traffic law knowledge
- Planning
- GPS navigation mastery
- Materials transport
Timeline
Truck Driver
Schneider National Carriers Inc
2023.08 - Current
Truck Driver
Superior services transport
2023.04 - 2023.07
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Cover pools
2021.01 - 2023.04
High School Diploma -
Utah International Charter School