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Jacoby Harris

Dyersburg,TN

Summary

Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 3+ years in logistics.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

R&R Trucking
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.

Truck Driver

Dot Transportation
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.

Truck Driver

MAVERICK
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from flatbed trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Truck Driver

Knight Transportation
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Line Technician

Unilever United States Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Sustained peak machinery performance levels with expert calibration adjustments as necessary.
  • Ensured workplace safety by adhering to company policies and industry regulations while performing tasks.
  • Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Enhanced equipment lifespan through timely inspections of machinery for wear and tear, ensuring optimal performance.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

U.S Cold Storage
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
  • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ripley High School
Ripley, TN
05.2010

Skills

  • Logistics Coordination
  • Delivery Instructions Verification
  • Route Navigation Software
  • Truck Driving
  • PPE use
  • Computer Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Truck Driver

R&R Trucking
11.2021 - 04.2022

Truck Driver

Dot Transportation
04.2021 - 10.2021

Truck Driver

MAVERICK
10.2020 - 02.2021

Truck Driver

Knight Transportation
08.2020 - 08.2020

Line Technician

Unilever United States Inc.
10.2018 - 06.2019

Warehouse Forklift Operator

U.S Cold Storage
07.2013 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Ripley High School

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