Dusty Sparks

11hrs driving, 14 hours on duty, 70hr max per 7days

• Ran dedicated/regional lanes (Oklahoma City, OK to Santa Fe Springs, CA), with additional routes to Dallas, TX and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
• Hauled primarily no-touch freight (drop-and-hook) with 53’ dry-van trailers.
• Completed pre- and post-trip inspections; documented defects and coordinated timely repairs.
• Maintained accurate ELD logs and paperwork; ensured compliance with DOT regulations and company safety policies.
• Communicated proactively with dispatch and customers regarding ETAs, delays, and delivery details.
• Consistently met delivery schedules through effective trip planning and time management.

11hrs driving, 14 hours on duty, 70hr max per 7days

• Operated as a solo regional dry-van driver across TX, OK, KS, MO, AR, and TN.
• Used Qualcomm for dispatch communication, navigation, and ELD/HOS log management.
• Performed daily PTI/DVIR and ensured safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Delivered primarily no-touch freight while maintaining on-time performance.

11hrs driving, 14 hours on duty, 70hr max per 7days

• Completed CDL training at NADTA and transitioned into OTR team driving (dry van).
• Served as Driver Mentor, coaching student drivers on safe driving practices, backing, trip planning, and HOS compliance.
• Averaged 500–700 miles per 11-hour shift while maintaining safety and service standards.
• Operated a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia (automatic); used GPS Mavin for routing/navigation.
• Supported deliveries for major customers (e.g., CRST, XPO, FedEx) and verified loads/paperwork.

40+hrs per week.

• Responded to daily locate tickets and identified underground utilities within ticket scope.
• Reviewed utility prints and used locating equipment to accurately mark lines; painted/flagged work areas to support safe excavation.
• Followed safety procedures and documentation requirements on every ticket.
• Maintained the work truck, including scheduling service and ensuring equipment readiness.

40+hrs per week.

• Supported back-shop operations by coordinating bay flow (pull-in/pull-out) and monitoring wait/bay times to improve throughput.
• Ensured quality workmanship and reinforced safety-first standards across the team.
• Assisted sales by greeting customers, performing vehicle/tire inspections, and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Processed work orders, handled customer questions by phone/in person, and completed checkout/cash-out accurately.

30+hrs per week. / worked discount tire at same time

• Monitored clients throughout the day; de-escalated issues and redirected behavior as needed.
• Supported rehabilitation goals focused on independent living skills and positive routines.
• Ensured a safe environment for clients and staff by following facility policies and documentation standards.

40- 60hrs per week.

• Responded to dispatch calls (e.g., OCPD/OHP) and recovered disabled/impounded vehicles.
• Secured loads using proper strapping/chaining techniques and transported vehicles to the yard or customer-designated locations.
• Collected required vehicle/customer information and completed recovery paperwork accurately.
• Completed daily DVIRs and assisted with routine maintenance to keep equipment in service-ready condition.

40+hrs per week.

• Built units from blueprints; welded bases, roofs, and uprights to specification.
• Installed floors, drain pans, and related components; maintained quality and safety standards.

All Day

• Logistics and Operations: Receive, store, ship, and account for petroleum products via truck, ship, train, or pipeline.
• Refueling Operations: Dispense fuel to vehicles, aircraft, and stationary equipment in various environments.
• Quality Assurance: Sample, test, and maintain the quality of petroleum products for contamination.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain specialized pumps, hoses, and fuel storage systems.
• Safety Compliance: Apply safety procedures, including fire prevention and environmental protection standards (EPA).

40-60hrs per week.

• Welded and fabricated safe rooms, gun safes, cellar doors/frames, and related components.
• Prepped and painted products using an airless paint rig; mixed coatings and applied exterior tar/paint as required.
• Operated a forklift to move shelters and materials safely throughout the facility.

• Built and assembled interior doors/frames using nail gun equipment and hand tools.
• Measured, cut, and installed components including jambs, stops, and heads; verified fit and finish.

• Loaded, sorted, and staged structural building components (rafters, columns, I-beams) for transport.
• Secured loads with proper blocking and chains; verified stability and safety during the build/load process.
• Picked and packaged hardware orders (bolts, screws, etc.); prepared materials for shipment.
• Cut/connected I-bolts and assembled roll-up support cables as required.

• Sorted tires on the production line and routed product to correct stations for processing.
• Monitored for jams/impurities and maintained consistent pace during 12-hour shifts.
• Operated a forklift to move, stage, label, and prepare stacks for shipment.

• Changed, repaired, and balanced tires; performed oil changes, lubrication, and fluid checks.
• Serviced a wide range of equipment—from lawn mowers and agricultural machinery to commercial vehicles.

• Supported package delivery during peak season as a Driver Helper (loading/unloading and assisting with deliveries).
• Transitioned to Package Handler responsibilities, unloading trailers, scanning/labeling packages, and sorting to delivery routes.
• Maintained a clean, safe work area and followed facility procedures for secure end-of-day closeout.