Courtney Ballard
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Class A trucks and tanker trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
West Texas Gas
01.2011 - 03.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded products at Refinery and pipeline loading facilities, railcars and delivered to customer locations, such as filling stations and customer warehouses and bulk plants.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker endorsements. Current medical card.
Truck Driver
Great Horn Carriers
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Truck Driver
Young Oil
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Truck Driver
United Fuels
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Truck Driver
Trio Fuels
12.1996 - 12.2005
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Installation of propane systems in vehicles, industrial applications, residential. Propane delivery in bobtail and transport tractor trailer. Fill propane bottles and inspection and repair of tanks of all sizes.
- Shop mechanic/Diesel mechanic repair company trucks and preform all maintenance.
- Weld and fabricate barricades, repair and fabricate skids for tanks. Preformed welding repairs on company trucks.
- delivered bulk oil in drums and totes and tankers to customer locations
- Maintain parts inventory and warehouse for shop repairs.
- Forklift certified
Education
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, Welding
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05.1975
High School Diploma -
Coahoma High School
Coahoma, TX05.1973
Skills
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Equipment Configuration
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- DOT Requirements
- Tank Trailers
- Air Brake Certification
- Log Updating
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trailer Maintenance
- Logistics Planning
- Towing Vehicles
- Weight Limits
Certification
- Class A CDL License with hazmat and Tanker endorsements - since 1997
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
West Texas Gas
01.2011 - 03.2022
Truck Driver
Great Horn Carriers
01.2009 - 12.2010
Truck Driver
Young Oil
01.2008 - 12.2008
Truck Driver
United Fuels
01.2006 - 12.2007
Truck Driver
Trio Fuels
12.1996 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Mechanics, Welding
Western Texas College
High School Diploma -
Coahoma High School
- Class A CDL License with hazmat and Tanker endorsements - since 1997
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