BRUCE JENKINS
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
To obtain a position at your facility that will allow me to utilize my various skills, educational background, and previous work experience that will provide an opportunity for growth and advancement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Landstar Systems
Jacksonville, FL
03.2019 - 08.2026
- Operated tractor-trailer freight routes, maintaining safe, efficient deliveries across regional and long-haul assignments.
- Planned routes using dispatch instructions, traffic conditions, and load requirements to improve on-time arrival.
- Secured diverse freight loads, ensuring compliance with weight distribution and cargo safety standards.
- Inspected equipment before trips, identifying mechanical issues and preventing service disruptions.
- Adhered to DOT safety regulations, company procedures, and hazardous materials handling requirements.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Collaborated with other owner/operators in networking efforts to exchange information, resources, and business opportunities.
Company Driver
LiquidBox Trucking
Charleston, SC
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered freight on schedule while providing professional customer service at pickup and drop-off locations.
- Monitored road, weather, and traffic conditions to adjust driving decisions and maintain safety.
- Communicated with dispatch to coordinate pickups, delivery changes, and route updates.
Company Driver
Maverick Transportation
North Little Rock, AR
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Operated tractor-trailer safely while following DOT regulations, route schedules, and company driving procedures.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and identify maintenance needs.
- Secured freight, checked load integrity, and protected cargo during transit and delivery.
- Maintained accurate electronic logs, trip records, and shipping documentation for compliance.
Operator
SI Group/ Thompson Construction
Orangeburg, SC
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Operated heavy equipment and production systems while maintaining safe, consistent workflow
- Monitored gauges, controls, and equipment performance to identify issues early
- Adjusted operating settings to maintain product quality and process efficiency
- Inspected machinery before use and reported mechanical concerns for corrective action
- Followed safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and plant operating standards
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
General Operator
THE OKONITE COMPANY
Orangeburg, SC
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Set-up and operate copper/aluminum wire drawer machine; feed bare copper (5/16) / bare aluminum (3/8) into the machine and go around several capstans and go through several dies which makes the wire smaller to accommodate customers' needs; frequently perform quality checks on all wire using a micrometer to check size as its removed from machine or the takeup; set-up and operate parallel machine combining three or four conductors on separate reels onto one reel; trained to become a Certified/ Licensed Forklift Driver.
- Operated cable production equipment to maintain consistent output and product quality.
- Monitored machinery settings and adjusted controls to support efficient manufacturing runs.
- Inspected finished materials for defects and separated nonconforming product for rework.
CNC Machine Operator
HUSQVARNA
Orangeburg, SC
12.2008 - 04.2012
- Loaded gear casing onto press for bearing installation. for tiller onto a press for bearing; load the gear casing in the cnc machine to be machined for preparation to be built; load gear casing onto a stand for a bushing to be welded to gear casing by a welding robot; place gear casing onto a rack to be sent to get painted to get assembled on the line.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts, following engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Set up tooling, fixtures, and offsets for repeatable machining across production runs.
- Inspected finished components using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
Machine Operator/ Forklift Driver
ALLIED AIR ENTERPRISE
Orangeburg, SC
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Assembled air conditioning components; operated hairpin bender and expander; read blueprints for parts made with turret press; used brake press to bend parts from turret press; utilized calipers to ensure accurate dimensions as per blueprints; repaired defective articles identified by operators and inspectors; completed training to become Certified/Licensed Forklift Driver.
- Operated production machinery to support HVAC unit assembly and consistent output.
- Monitored equipment performance, adjusting controls to maintain product quality and line efficiency.
- Inspected finished components for defects, ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications.
Education
A.A.S. - Information Technology Multimedia
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Greenville, SC01.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH
HOLLY HILL, SC01.2002
Skills
- DOT compliance
- Visual Basic
- Adobe Director
- Expander Operator
- 600 & 800 Ton Press
- HTML
- Windows XP
- Windows 95
- Windows 98
- Hairpin bender operation
- Expander operation
- 600-ton and 800-ton press
- Safety regulations
- Defensive driving
- Work ethic
- Visual Basics
- Self-discipline
Certification
FORKLIFT OPERATOR, AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED), BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (AWARENESS LEVEL), EMERGENCY OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION (AWARENESS LEVEL), BASIC FIRST AID
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Landstar Systems
03.2019 - 08.2026
Company Driver
LiquidBox Trucking
07.2017 - 03.2019
Company Driver
Maverick Transportation
09.2015 - 07.2017
Operator
SI Group/ Thompson Construction
06.2014 - 08.2015
General Operator
THE OKONITE COMPANY
05.2012 - 05.2014
CNC Machine Operator
HUSQVARNA
12.2008 - 04.2012
Machine Operator/ Forklift Driver
ALLIED AIR ENTERPRISE
06.2005 - 09.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH
A.A.S. - Information Technology Multimedia
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE