BRANDON Barber

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Accomplished 24-year Professional CDL Operator with a proven track record ensuring safety and maintaining a clean driving record. Expert in vehicle inspection and defensive driving, excelling in route navigation and passenger assistance, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Professional School Bus Operator

Dallas Independent School District, DISD

2018.07 - 2024.06

Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Maintained Tx driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Performed bus driving duties while keeping 48 students safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Helping Hands Transportation LLC

2016.10 - 2018.05

Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Bus Operator Trainer

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart

2000.10 - 2016.09

Trainer to new drivers, adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
Accepted and processed fares.
Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Strayer University, Dallas, TX

11.2016

Deans List 4 Semesters

Skills

Vehicle Inspection
Defensive Driving
Route Navigation
Special Needs Assistance
Passenger Assistance
Commercial driving

Route Planning
Pre-Trip Inspections
Technology-based navigation
DOT Regulations
Inclement weather driving
Clean Driving Record

Timeline

Professional School Bus Operator - Dallas Independent School District, DISD

2018.07 - 2024.06

Owner/Operator Truck Driver - Helping Hands Transportation LLC

2016.10 - 2018.05

Bus Operator Trainer - Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dart