Brandon Johnson
Desoto
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with solid background in long-haul and regional transportation. Proven history of managing routes efficiently and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining vehicle safety standards. Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex logistics and resolving delivery challenges effectively.
Professional truck driving expert prepared for this role with focus on delivering results and maintaining high standards. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability ensure seamless teamwork and reliability. Expertise in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance. Known for dependability, flexibility, and results-driven approach.
Experienced with managing transportation logistics and ensuring timely deliveries. Utilizes strong navigational skills and route planning to maximize efficiency and safety. Track record of maintaining vehicle standards and adhering to regulatory requirements.
Professional truck driving expert with extensive experience in managing transportation operations and ensuring timely deliveries. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving results through efficient route planning and vehicle maintenance. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in logistics coordination and safety compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Johnson Truck and Transport LLC
09.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic conditions.
- Continuously updated industry knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as training seminars or workshops.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and federal regulations governing commercial vehicle operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries, maintaining open communication with clients.
- Maximized payload capacity while adhering to legal weight restrictions through careful selection of cargo assignments.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere among fellow drivers by providing support, assistance, and sharing best practices when needed.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by performing routine maintenance checks on the truck and equipment.
- Coordinated seamless handoffs between other drivers or distribution centers to ensure continuity of service for customers.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved cost savings for business operations through effective fuel management strategies and preventative maintenance programs.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
Sales/Hiring Manager
AMERICAN INCOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Recruit potential talent from online job boards, posted resumes, and personal networking
- Organized the whole onboarding and licensed process for potential new hires
- Conducted the initial three interviews for candidates and pre-qualified them before inviting them to orientation that I also ran. I eventually promoted managers and trained them on how to interview candidates, conduct orientations and overviews.
- Interview an average of ten people per week
- Maintain contact with new hires to ensure background checks and all necessary paperwork is completed
- Trained over 30 new agents, several of which moved into management roles
- Managed a team that produced over $350k in new business per year
- Personally produced over $55k of new business in my first six months
- Provide customer service to existing policy holders
- Led by example, qualified for company paid trips each of my 6 years and also helped managers and agents reach their quotas so they qualified as well.
- President Club member and founders club member.
- Managed interview scheduling, coordinated travel arrangements, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Negotiated salary packages and benefits offerings for newly hired employees, ensuring competitive compensation structures across all departments.
- Created customized training programs for individual departments, enhancing skill sets and increasing overall productivity levels.
- Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
- Led efforts to establish a strong company culture, emphasizing core values and promoting employee satisfaction throughout the organization.
- Developed relationships with potential job candidates to promote effective communication throughout hiring processes.
- Determined required job seeker qualifications for potential interview by reviewing and evaluating resume and application information.
- Collaborated with department heads to determine staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Linebacker
NFL Free Agent/ Texas Revolution
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Contributed to multiple team victories
- Defensive captain
- Helped promote team unity and morale
- Trained continuously to improve
Parcel Assistant
FEDEX
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Provided customer service
- Loaded/unloaded trucks
- Wrapped, stacked, and organized parcels
- SUMMER JOB BETWEEN COLLEGE SEMESTERS
HR Assistant
CEDAR HILL ISD
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Managed workload with minimal supervision
- Assisted with day-to-day office operations
- Provided assistance to new hires and staff members
- Answered multiple phone lines
- Maintained and organized paper and electronic files
- SUMMER JOB BETWEEN COLLEGE SEMESTERS
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Updated and maintained employee attendance records.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Aided staff with employee performance review paperwork and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, Texas05.2014
Associate of Liberal Arts - undefined
VICTORY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Victorville, CA05.2012
Graduated - undefined
DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL
Desoto, Texas01.2009
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Records management
- Benefits and compensation management
- Corrective action planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Human resources operations
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll administration
- Compliance
- Onboarding and orientation
- Legal compliance
- Employee onboarding
- Staff management
- Performance appraisal
- Recruitment and selection
- Workforce planning
- Recordkeeping
- Training development
- Recruitment
- Talent management
- Background checks
- Risk management
- New employee orientation
- Leadership development
- Online position posting
- Job analysis
- Microsoft office and docusign
- DOT compliance
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Accident prevention strategies
- Paperwork coordination
- Logbook management
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle maintenance
- Load security
- Delivery scheduling
- Load securing proficiency
- Critical thinking capacity
- Preventive Maintenance
- Defensive driving techniques
- Log updating
- Logistics coordination
- Fuel efficiency maximization
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Johnson Truck and Transport LLC
09.2020 - Current
Sales/Hiring Manager
AMERICAN INCOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
07.2015 - 03.2021
Linebacker
NFL Free Agent/ Texas Revolution
03.2015 - 09.2015
Parcel Assistant
FEDEX
06.2012 - 07.2012
HR Assistant
CEDAR HILL ISD
06.2010 - 07.2010
Associate of Liberal Arts - undefined
VICTORY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Graduated - undefined
DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
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