Billy Hairston
Danville,VA
Summary
Accomplished driver and machine operator with a proven track record of enhancing safety and productivity. At TMC Transportation, leveraged expert navigation and time management skills to maintain punctual deliveries, achieving a clean driving record. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and adaptability, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable, and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading, and unloading, and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
TMC Transportation
12.2023 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service.
Driver
Danville Produce Company
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Increased productivity by assisting in loading/unloading vehicles when necessary, expediting the delivery process.
- Assisted in warehouse operations when needed, contributing to overall team efficiency and productivity goals attainment.
- Fostered culture of safety and compliance, leading by example and encouraging peers to follow suit.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions and traffic patterns to ensure timely deliveries.
- Participated in safety training and workshops, applying learned techniques to daily driving practices.
Truck Driver
Golden Transport/ Larry Truck World
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Machine Operator
Morgan Olson
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Analyzed and inspected operating units such as towers, storage tanks and other units to check operation and improve efficiency.
- Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on high-speed packaging equipment, preventing unexpected downtime.
Machine Operator
Thompson & Authur
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Driver
EZ- Trans Medical Transport
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Assisted patients in entering and exiting the vehicle safely, utilizing proper lifting techniques when necessary.
- Shouldered responsibility for communicating with dispatch concerning incomplete pickups.
- Streamlined communication with dispatchers, promptly addressing any changes or issues related to the transportation schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient medical transportation services.
Order Selector
Americdd Logistics
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Enhanced order accuracy by diligently verifying product codes and quantities before packaging.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
- Increased teamwork efficiency by actively participating in group meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback on potential improvements to the process.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Education
Southside Community College
South Boston, VA 11.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
GW High
Danville, VA06.1992
Skills
- Time Management
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Clean Driving Record
- Safe Driving Practices
- Flexible Schedule
- GPS and route planning
- Safety Management
- Navigational Systems and GPS
- Route Management
- Adaptable driving techniques
- DOT Compliance
- Shipping and packaging
- CDL License
Timeline
Driver
TMC Transportation
12.2023 - Current
Driver
Danville Produce Company
10.2021 - 10.2022
Truck Driver
Golden Transport/ Larry Truck World
03.2021 - 10.2021
Southside Community College
11.2020 - 05.2021
Machine Operator
Morgan Olson
03.2020 - 10.2020
Machine Operator
Thompson & Authur
04.2019 - 03.2020
Driver
EZ- Trans Medical Transport
02.2018 - 04.2019
Order Selector
Americdd Logistics
11.2017 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
GW High
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