Charles Lashua
Brownsville
Summary
Professional with well-rounded expertise in managing and optimizing industrial processes, ensuring efficiency and safety. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve operational goals and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in equipment operation, process monitoring, and troubleshooting, always delivering reliable outcomes. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Noor Express
Cincinnati, OH
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated long-haul trucks safely across multiple states, adhering to all traffic regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, routes taken, and fuel consumption.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery schedules and route adjustments.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained a clean driving record by adhering to all traffic laws and company policies, demonstrating responsibility and professionalism on the road.
Driver
McLane Company
Pharr, TX
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently to ensure timely product distribution.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and reliability standards.
- Adhered to transportation regulations and company policies during all deliveries.
- Managed loading and unloading processes to optimize delivery schedules and minimize delays.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
OTR Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
Jackson, MT
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Implemented efficient route planning strategies to reduce travel time and fuel costs.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained open communication with dispatching staff to stay on top of scheduling changes and keep customers well-informed.
- Optimized routes based on road knowledge, traffic updates and GPS data.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Process Operator
Aschulman
La Porte, TX
09.2012 - 12.2019
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored process parameters, adjusting as needed to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime during operations.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, facilitating informed decision-making for management.
- Enhanced production efficiency by closely monitoring equipment and making necessary adjustments.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Conducted routine equipment calibrations, ensuring optimal performance throughout the production process.
- Enhanced product quality, closely monitoring process variables and making necessary adjustments.
- Improved efficiency with optimization of operating parameters in reaction processes.
- Coordinated with quality control to address and rectify process deviations, maintaining product integrity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Education
Class A CDL -
Swift Academy
Corsicana, TXNo Degree - Engineering
San Jancito College
Pasadena, TXNo Degree - Basics
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Safety compliance
- Commercial driving
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Product deliveries
- Decision-making under pressure
- Trip planning efficiency
- Team building
- Problem-solving capacity
- Strong communication
- Local and long distance driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment operation
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Noor Express
08.2024 - 05.2025
Driver
McLane Company
09.2021 - 04.2025
OTR Truck Driver
KLLM Transportation Services
06.2020 - 09.2021
Process Operator
Aschulman
09.2012 - 12.2019
Class A CDL -
Swift Academy
No Degree - Engineering
San Jancito College
No Degree - Basics
University of Texas At Brownsville