James Branch
Oakland,CA
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and hard-working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative. I can work well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines. Dependable candidate experienced in navigating long-haul routes and managing paperwork for cross-border shipments. In-depth knowledge of route logistics and vehicle maintenance needs. Physically fit individual possessing excellent physical stamina to move and lift heavy items and good knowledge of local and highway roads.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver LLC
Self Employed Driver
01.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues professionally, and fostering positive rapport with clients.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Driver
Stick & Move LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
- Load and unload cargo
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times
- Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy.
Delivery Driver
Natural Provisions
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered high-quality products to our customers in safe, courteous and in a timely manner
- Established and maintained outstanding relations with customers
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchases requests to ensure accuracy
- Inspected delivery vehicles and ensured the safety and security of the loading and unloading process
- Contacted customers to confirm delivery details
- Determined placement of merchandise, following safety and lifting protocols during deliveries and conduct safety reviews
- Maintained delivery logs and records.
Driver
Schnitzer Steel
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Adept in safe driving practices and traffic laws
- Bringing forth a clean driving record as well as a career full of satisfied customers and clients
- Experienced in performing maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles
- Committed to the safety and successful transportation of goods, passengers, and vehicles
Dock Loader
Casa Sanchez
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Review purchase orders to ensure they're accurate before processing them with suppliers and checking stock status by performing physical counts on shelves or in trucks
- Manages and maintains food inventory, housed in a warehouse or store.
Material Handler
Port of Oakland
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Keeping of inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean
- Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units
- Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
Production Associate
Goodwill
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Remove pre-sorted articles of clothing from buggy and attach the assigned color tagger tail
- I would place garments on rolling racks per established guidelines and transport racks to the store floor.
Custodian
Center for Employment
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Keeping of building and property in clean and orderly condition
- Perform routine maintenance activities and heavy cleaning duties
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Education
Hvac Degree -
Pennsylvania
06.2010
High School Diploma -
Mcclymonds High School
Oakland, CA06.1992
Skills
- DOT Compliance
- Professionalism and Work Ethic
- Safe Driving Practices
- Safety Compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Accident prevention strategies
- Logbook management
- GPS Navigation Systems
- Vehicle Inspection
Certification
Commercial Driver License, California
Volunteer Experience
Boss Program, 02/01/21, 03/31/22
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver LLC
Self Employed Driver
01.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
Natural Provisions
06.2023 - 09.2023
Driver
Schnitzer Steel
08.2022 - 05.2023
Driver
Stick & Move LLC
07.2022 - Current
Material Handler
Port of Oakland
05.2021 - 12.2021
Production Associate
Goodwill
12.2020 - 04.2021
Custodian
Center for Employment
03.2020 - 10.2020
Dock Loader
Casa Sanchez
05.2019 - 02.2022
Hvac Degree -
Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Mcclymonds High School