JAMES BECK
Woodland,WA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Accident free, safe driver with no violations, and defensive driving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Weese Trucking
Woodland, WA
06.2011 - 08.2021
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Truck Driver
Gardner Trucking
Woodland, WA
03.2005 - 05.2011
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Woodland, WA06-1965
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Load Security
- Maintaining Equipment
- Dependability
- Safety
Timeline
Truck Driver
Weese Trucking
06.2011 - 08.2021
Truck Driver
Gardner Trucking
03.2005 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
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