Danny James
Woodrow
West Allis,WI
Summary
Experienced semi driver offering exceptional skills in route planning gained during over 1 years in transportation. Demonstrated record of safe and efficient vehicle operations combined with top-notch client satisfaction scores.
Quality Driver dedicated to on-time delivery. Comfortable lifting 5 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment. Highly skilled in navigation and safety. Experienced driving multiple types of rigs delivering refrigerated stock and livestock cargoes.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating semi trucks and 53' 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
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
RTA TRUCKING
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
05.2013 - 11.2020
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Drove Number-ton capacity vehicles transporting Type materials for construction projects.
- Safely drove truck and materials to various destinations in State.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maneuvered diverse vehicles on lots with obstacles and limited space.
- Monitored loading of Type materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Operated vehicles according to local, regional and federal transportation regulations.
Semi Truck Driver
Steller And Son Trucking
Kiel, WI
04.2010 - 11.2013
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Semi Truck Driver
Shepard Trucking
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
University of Wisconsin Sheboygan
Taylor Dr 09.2016 - 07.2017
General Studies
St.phillips Lutheran
1st And Chambers 09.1968 - 06.1977
Gen Education
Milwaukee Tech
300 W Virginia St 09.1977 - 06.1980
Skills
GPS and route planning
Commercial driving
Route lots
Materials transport
Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Defensive driver training
Vehicle inspections
Equipment operation
Dry van specialist
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Flatbed truck expertise
AAA experience
Operating hydraulics
Recovering vehicles
Additional Information
I put safety first and always practice safety on the road. That is my main focus I am hard working, very dependable. I have experience in winter driving, mountain driving, and big city driving and over 15years experience. I have an excellent driving record, I look forward to hearing from you.
Timeline
Semi Truck Driver
Shepard Trucking
11.2021 - 02.2022
University of Wisconsin Sheboygan
09.2016 - 07.2017
Dump Truck Driver
RTA TRUCKING
05.2013 - 11.2020
Semi Truck Driver
Steller And Son Trucking
04.2010 - 11.2013
Gen Education
Milwaukee Tech
09.1977 - 06.1980
General Studies
St.phillips Lutheran
09.1968 - 06.1977