Franklin Hood II
Jackson,MS
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Big M Transportation
Jackson, MS
10.2021 - Current
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
Truck Driver
MDJ Express Inc
Jackson, MS
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Jackson, MS
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
Grain Elevator Operator
Darling Ingredients Inc
Byram, MS
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted with loading trucks with grain for shipment.
- Inspected all incoming loads of grain for quality assurance purposes.
- Adjusted settings on machines to ensure efficient operation according to specifications.
- Operated grain elevator and other equipment to unload, weigh, test, treat, store and ship grain.
Offshore Team Lead
D & S Marines Service
Houma, LA
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Identified areas for improvement within the engineering team, implementing changes as needed.
- Facilitated collaboration between different departments within organization.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting complex problems encountered during development process.
- Ensured quality assurance standards were met throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Organized weekly meetings with the engineering team to discuss progress and upcoming tasks.
Education
CDL
KLM Trucking
Jackson, MS08-2016
Welding Degree
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2010
High School Diploma -
Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst, MS05-2008
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Assembly and production
- Physical fitness
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Technical proficiency
- Decision making
- Time management
- Load securing proficiency
Timeline
Truck Driver
Big M Transportation
10.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
MDJ Express Inc
06.2018 - 10.2021
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2017 - 04.2018
Grain Elevator Operator
Darling Ingredients Inc
11.2014 - 01.2017
Offshore Team Lead
D & S Marines Service
10.2012 - 11.2014
CDL
KLM Trucking
Welding Degree
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Hazlehurst High School