ERNEST HARRIS
Hammond,LA
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Bringing clean driving record, CDL A, and current H, N, and T endorsements. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading, and completing precise logs and paperwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Spotter
MedTrans Go
Hammond, LA
09.2024 - Current
- Operated yard tractors to maneuver trailers efficiently within loading and unloading zones.
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize dock usage, reducing wait times for incoming shipments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing inspections on yard equipment and vehicles.
- Trained new staff on yard procedures, enhancing team performance and adherence to protocols.
Spotter/Yard Dog
LA Prairie Farms Dairy
Hammond, LA
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Move semi-trailers to and from the loading dock.
- Observe the temperature of loaded goods.
- Maintaining safety requirements.
OTR Team Truck Driver
Convent Transport
Memphis, TN
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles are in proper working condition.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Steericycle
Reserve, LA
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Education
CDL -
Stevens Transport
Salt Lake City, UT07-2019
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Heavy equipment operation
- Documentation
- Trailer maneuvering
Certification
- Hazardous Material Endorsement
- Tank Endorsement
- Double/Triples Endorsement
- Transportation Worker Identity Card-TWIC
- Merchant Mariner Credential-MMC
Timeline
Yard Spotter
MedTrans Go
09.2024 - Current
Spotter/Yard Dog
LA Prairie Farms Dairy
09.2022 - 09.2024
OTR Team Truck Driver
Convent Transport
03.2022 - 09.2022
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Steericycle
12.2019 - 10.2021
CDL -
Stevens Transport