BILLY BRYANT JR.
Transportation Specialist
Pickton,TX
Summary
My knowledge, and experience includes the ability to operate commercial vehicles, various types of forklifts, knowledge of trucking industry and regulations of all types of transport commodities, oil field industry, and related boring / drilling installation operations. I also possess exceptional knowledge in automotive, general equipment, and mechanical skills. I possess the ability to read and comprehend blue prints, assess and initiate effective problem solving solutions as warranted. I also have the ability to adapt to different tasks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Driver
Cardinal/Ryder Transportation
Greenville, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding shipment statuses, delays, or any other pertinent information.
- Maintained excellent safety record with strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Continuously updated knowledge of routes, construction zones, detours, or hazardous conditions for optimal travel planning.
- Adhered to traffic laws while navigating various weather conditions, maintaining a clean driving record throughout tenure.
- Reported any mechanical issues promptly to fleet maintenance personnel for timely repairs, reducing downtime.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills, consistently meeting tight deadlines and maintaining punctuality for all scheduled routes.
Transportation Specialist
Big Tex Transportation
Mount Pleasant, TX
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Performed thorough pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper function and safety of equipment.
- Assisted in the training of new drivers, sharing best practices for safe and efficient transportation.
- Informed management of daily activities by updating logs with mileage and delivery information.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected issues that arose during transport or delivery processes swiftly.
- Managed accurate logbooks documenting hours of service, mileage, and cargo details in compliance with federal guidelines.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for optimal route planning, ensuring punctual pickups and deliveries.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional transportation services.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
Commercial Truck Operator
Areawide Paving, LLC.
Sulphur Springs, TX
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated and maintained commercial Dump Truck unit, and minor equipment maintenance.
Boring Field Supervisor
Mastec Corporation
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated multiple installation crews for the South Texas, and North Texas areas.
Vactruck Operator
Karma Field Services, LLC
Austin, TX
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Operated and coordinated Vac Truck operations for the Austin,and South Texas division.
Vactruck Operator
Boyd & Son Construction
Alexander, TX
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Worked in shop to assist on assessment and inventory of equipment, and automotive maintenance work as needed.
- Then went into the field as a Vac Truck Operator.
Logistics Coordinater/Dispatcher
Anchor Freight
Sulphur Springs, Texas
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Coordinated shipping logistics for the trucking Industry.
Education
Business Management -
North Texas Community College
Irving, Tx 03.1997 - 01.1998
GED -
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TX08.1982
Skills
general equipment skills
mechanical skills
operating commercial vehicles
knowledge of trucking industry
knowledge of transport regulations
Vehicle maintenance
Safe driving practices
Vehicle inspection
Loading and unloading
Traffic laws
Logbook management
Freight handling
Load securing
Commercial driving
Time management
Vehicle inspections
DOT compliance
Transportation
Accident prevention
Safety management
Equipment operation
Route determination
Inclement weather driving
Materials transport
Equipment monitoring
Route logs
Route management
CDL license
Basic vehicle maintenance
Driving and transportation
Safety regulations compliance
Safe driving techniques
Delivery pickup
Load monitoring
Daily logging
Teamwork
Flexibility
Document verification
Problem-solving abilities
Heavy equipment operation
Excellent communication
Logistics planning
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Forklift
01-2025
Transportation Driver
Cardinal/Ryder Transportation
05.2024 - Current
Transportation Specialist
Big Tex Transportation
04.2019 - 05.2024
Commercial Truck Operator
Areawide Paving, LLC.
09.2017 - 01.2018
Boring Field Supervisor
Mastec Corporation
02.2016 - 02.2017
Vactruck Operator
Karma Field Services, LLC
04.2015 - 02.2016
Vactruck Operator
Boyd & Son Construction
08.2014 - 03.2015
Logistics Coordinater/Dispatcher
Anchor Freight
08.2008 - 08.2014
Business Management -
North Texas Community College
03.1997 - 01.1998
GED -
Lewisville High School