DeMarkus Watkins

I was responsible for pre-tripping my vehicle to ensure that I was in compliance with all federal and DOT guidelines.

I drove anywhere from 300 to 600 miles a day delivering all kinds of chemical material to different customers.

I communicated daily with my dispatch to always find the most efficient way to get the job done right and safely.

It was my responsibility to offload the hazard material using air and always securing all of the fittings and hoses from my trailer to the customers tanks.

I was responsible for documenting all of my work and paperwork for each load and making sure that the company procedures and policies were done correctly.

• Streamlined route planning using GPS technology, ensuring accurate delivery times while minimizing fuel usage.
• Exhibited strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting technical issues with tanker equipment, ultimately minimizing delays in the transportation process.
• Ensured timely deliveries by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict schedules.
• Reduced the risk of accidents by consistently practicing defensive driving strategies and maintaining awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.

This was a family friend job opportunity for me. I was responsible for picking up grain and driving it to the customers. I would pick it up from the forms and drive it to the Riverport port in West Memphis, Arkansas the work was it really consistent it help me learn the trucking business right out of trucking school pre-trip and post trip inspection was important giving that I was dealing with old equipment. This opportunity really open a lot of doors for me as to how to be a truck driver.