George Johnston
Stanfield,OR
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a clean MVR and extensive experience at A-1 Industrial Supply. Proven ability in route planning and logistics, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Strong work ethic and customer-oriented approach led to enhanced client satisfaction and zero accidents throughout my career. Proficient in vehicle inspections and DOT compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
A-1 Industrial Supply
06.2022 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
School Bus Driver
Stanfield School District
Stanfield, OR
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
Education
Diploma - Basics
Lyford High School
Lyford, TX05.1994
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Load security
- Long-haul driving
- Route planning
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Route management
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Defensive driving techniques
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Logistics planning
- Route logs
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Time management
- Customer service
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Truck Driver
A-1 Industrial Supply
06.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
Stanfield School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
Diploma - Basics
Lyford High School