Damien Williams
Jackson,MS
Summary
Quality Driver dedicated to on-time delivery. Comfortable lifting 800 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment. Highly skilled in navigation and safety. Experienced driving multiple types of rigs delivering refrigerated stock and livestock cargoes. Dedicated OTR Truck Driver with 6 years of experience. Well-versed in open road driving with dedication to safety. Knowledgeable in 48 US States.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Translinx LLC
09.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Inspected vehicle on daily basis, reporting any damage or issues to maintenance for immediate resolution.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious, and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Freight Broker
1st Priority Logistics Inc
02.2009 - 09.2017
- Monitored market and negotiated rates based on trends.
- Tracked shipments and trucks out on deliveries.
- Planned routes for various shipments according to special events, customer needs and weather.
- Contacted existing customers to update accounts and confirm deals.
- Coordinated insurance coverage for goods and packages.
- Verified and noted count and condition of cargo received.
- Stayed updated on latest knowledge in transportation and logistics to provide relevant solutions to clients.
- Communicated with drivers and dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05.2004
Skills
- Route Management
- Commercial Driving
- Freight Separation
- Product Deliveries
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Log Keeping
- Company Branding
- Time Tracking
- Clean Driving Record
- DOT Compliance
- Freight Management
Certification
Hazmat and Tanker Endorsment
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Translinx LLC
09.2017 - Current
Freight Broker
1st Priority Logistics Inc
02.2009 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University