Brandon Burrows
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a robust background in transportation, notably with Waste Connections. Excelled in route planning and equipment safety, enhancing operational efficiency by streamlining processes. Skilled in building strong client relationships and maintaining rigorous DOT compliance. Demonstrated flexibility and emergency response acumen, significantly improving team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Engineer
Waste Connections
08.2015 - 01.2025
- Pre and post trip,
- Lead driver position required me to stay in constant connection with the supervisor to ensure all driving routes were maintained with efficiency.
- Training new drivers to safely operate a truck and efficiently cover a route.
- Ride along with drivers in order to cover their vacations.
- Flexibility to switch routes to ensure route coverage when drivers were delayed.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department to improve overall productivity and operational efficiency.
- Worked collection route with up to 120 customers each day requiring waste removal and recycling services.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Leibovich
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Demonstrated versatility by transporting a wide range of materials such as lumber, steel beams, machinery parts, pallets of goods, and oversized equipment.
- Bolstered company reputation for reliability with consistent punctuality and attention to detail in fulfilling client orders accurately.
- Driving hours were between 10pm-10am in which a distance of 400 miles were driven from Monday night to Friday night.
- Contributed to accident-free driving records through diligent adherence to traffic laws and company safety policies.
- Promoted a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with dispatchers, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining a professional demeanor during pickups and deliveries.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on shipment statuses and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with dispatchers for effective communication regarding pick-ups, deliveries, and any delays or issues encountered.
- Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight limits through efficient loading practices.
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and implementing eco-driving techniques.
- Ensured cargo safety by properly securing loads with chains, straps, and tarps.
Tanker Truck Driver
Kane Transport
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Operated specialized equipment such as valves, and fittings during the loading and unloading process securely.
- Streamlined documentation processes while keeping track of bills of lading, weight tickets, receipts, and vehicle maintenance records.
- Improved overall team performance by sharing knowledge with colleagues on best practices for tanker truck operation techniques during meetings or informal discussions throughout the day-to-day work activities.
- Maintained accurate logs, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Maintained a clean driving record by practicing defensive driving techniques and staying vigilant about potential hazards on the road.
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
- Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
US Xpress
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills by addressing unforeseen issues that arose during transport such as equipment malfunctions or unexpected detours.
- Navigated challenging road conditions safely, adjusting driving techniques according to weather or traffic situations.
- Kept accurate logs of hours driven per day per federal regulations ensuring compliance with mandated rest periods and preventing driver fatigue.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems effectively to determine optimal routing solutions that reduced travel time while avoiding unnecessary risks associated with road hazards or congestion.
- Demonstrated versatility in handling various types of cargo, including hazardous materials, perishable goods, and oversized loads.
- Maximized vehicle longevity by performing routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake system checks as needed or required by the manufacturer''s recommendations.
- To ensure navigation between the empty and loaded freight, the tractor trailer needed to be organized to have the utmost efficiency between each drop off location.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Education
CDL -
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL03-2012
High School Diploma -
Boylan Catholic High School
Rockford05-2006
Skills
- Equipment safety
- Heavy lifting
- Flexibility
- Relationship building
- Emergency response
- Route planning
- DOT regulations
- Maintaining logs
- Weight distribution
- Truck maintenance
- Manual drive operation
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Smith System Driver Improvement Institute Certificate – Smith System.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
Timeline
Sanitation Engineer
Waste Connections
08.2015 - 01.2025
Flatbed Truck Driver
Leibovich
04.2013 - 08.2015
Tanker Truck Driver
Kane Transport
08.2012 - 03.2013
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
US Xpress
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Smith System Driver Improvement Institute Certificate – Smith System.
- Tank Vehicle Endorsement (N) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (T) - TN Department of Motor Vehicles.
CDL -
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma -
Boylan Catholic High School
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