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Darren Sails

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

Lock & Load LLC
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
  • Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.

Deckhand

Campbell Transportation Company
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
  • Organized tools and supplies needed for onboard repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on deck machinery such as winches, pumps, cranes.
  • Carried out instructions issued by captain regarding docking procedures.
  • Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
  • Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting and basic repairs.
  • Assisted with minor renovation or repair to keep boat in operable condition.
  • Used lines, wires and stationary winches to build and break tow.

Conductor

Pacific Rail Services
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Performed daily maintenance checks of locomotive equipment as required by company policies.
  • Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
  • Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
  • Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
  • Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
  • Monitored the speed, distance traveled, and time of train travel.
  • Conducted periodic tests on brakes, air compressors, fuel tanks, oil levels.
  • Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding cargo loading and unloading procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
  • Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
  • Inspected track for obstructions or defects that could impact safe operation of the train.
  • Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
  • Inspected switches on daily basis.
  • Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
  • Produced daily reports, switch lists, and train orders.
  • Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Load security
  • Equipment Operation
  • Safe Driving
  • Cargo Handling
  • Materials Transport
  • Route Management
  • Logistics Planning
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Route Planning
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Defensive Driving Techniques
  • GPS navigation mastery
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Decision-Making Competence
  • Trip planning
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Vehicle inspection abilities
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Analytical Skills
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

  • TWIC Certification

Timeline

Truck Driver

Lock & Load LLC
03.2024 - Current

Conductor

Pacific Rail Services
07.2021 - 01.2023

Deckhand

Campbell Transportation Company
01.2017 - 06.2024

Some College (No Degree) -

Baton Rouge Community College

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