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James B. Carter

Houston,Texas

Summary

Seasoned Commercial Class A Tanker Hazmat driver with over 27 years of driving experience in multiple facets of the trucking industry. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering products on time. Hardworking and enthusiastic job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

(OWNER OPERATOR)

GULF INTERMODAL SERVICES
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Transport cargo and goods between the Port of Houston and Rail yards in the Houston area. Maintain accurate and timely records of all shipments, including pickup and delivery times, and other required documentation. Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other company personnel to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.

(Owner Operator)

Boasso Global
12.2021 - 09.2022


  • Maintained compliance with federal regulations by accurately completing driver logs, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
  • Managed the transportation of ISO tanks in and out of the chemical plants across the southeast region. Assisting in loading/unloading as needed and responsible for load securement.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

CBSL Transportation Services
11.2020 - 05.2021

Delivered ISO and Cargo tankers to chemical plants in the southeast region.

Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment.

Ensured timely deliveries by planning optimal routes and adhering to strict schedules, collaborating with dispatchers effectively.

Maintained compliance with federal regulations by accurately completing driver logs, inspection reports, and other required documentation.

(OWNER OPERATOR)

PROTEX TRANSPORTATION
05.2019 - 10.2020

Loaded five compartment trailers with refined gasoline or diesel, properly disconnect from trailer ensuring no leaks, retrieve paperwork to make sure you have proper gallon amounts, delivered gas to assigned c-store accounts, gauge tanks for properly delivery and safely transport fuels into proper storage tanks, record volume after delivery. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment routinely and thoroughly.

Mixer Truck Operator

Five Star Ready Mix
09.2018 - 10.2019

Safely maneuver truck on job site, attach chutes to discharge material, and clean truck to minimize concrete buildup, Maneuver truck under loading hopper, assures all materials can be loaded properly without any waste, and estimate slump of concrete, visually inspect the consistency of concrete in mixer.

Fuel Transport Driver

Atlas Oil Company
02.2017 - 11.2017

Loaded five compartment trailers with refined gasoline or diesel, properly disconnect from trailer ensuring no leaks, retrieve paperwork to make sure you have proper gallon amounts, delivered gas to assigned c-store accounts, gauge tanks for properly delivery and safely transport fuels into proper storage tanks, record volume after delivery. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment routinely and thoroughly.

Mixer Truck Operator

Alamo Ready Mix
07.2015 - 04.2017

Safely maneuver truck on job site, attach chutes to discharge material, and clean truck to minimize concrete buildup, Maneuver truck under loading hopper, assures all materials can be loaded properly without any waste, and estimate slump of concrete, visually inspect the consistency of concrete in mixer.

Fuel Transport Driver

Star Transport
03.2012 - 01.2014

Loaded five compartment trailers with refined gasoline or diesel, properly disconnect from trailer ensuring no leaks, retrieve paperwork to make sure you have proper gallon amounts, delivered gas to assigned c-store accounts, gauge tanks for properly delivery and safely transport fuels into proper storage tanks, record volume after delivery. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment routinely and thoroughly.

Local Driver

Specialty Sand
03.2012 - 12.2012

Drive and operate the truck tractor and pneumatic trailer to load, unload, or disperse materials as required, drove unload/loaded flatbed trailer with a forklift, operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers, blew product into customer hoppers using a PTO blower.

OTR Driver

Sheldon Transportation
12.2011 - 01.2012

Ensuring that cargo is properly secured with straps and other devices to prevent shifting during transport, Complete paperwork such as bills of lading, manifests, and shipping documents.

Fuel Transport Driver

Groendyke Transport Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2011
  • Safely transported hazardous materials, adhering to all federal and state regulations to minimize accidents and incidents.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Loaded five compartment trailers with refined gasoline or diesel, properly disconnect from trailer ensuring no leaks, retrieve paperwork to make sure you have proper gallon amounts, delivered gas to assigned c-store accounts, gauge tanks for properly delivery and safely transport fuels into proper storage tanks, record volume after delivery. Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on mobile equipment routinely and thoroughly.

OTR Truck Driver

Transwood Transportation
02.2007 - 09.2009

Drop and hook preloaded chemical trailers from terminal to chemical plants round trip.

Mixer Driver

Allied Ready Mix
01.2007 - 09.2007

Safely maneuver truck on job site, attach chutes to discharge material, and clean truck to minimize concrete buildup, Maneuver truck under loading hopper, assures all materials can be loaded properly without any waste, and estimate slump of concrete, visually inspect the consistency of concrete in mixer. Also, experience with hauling gravel/sand using an end dump trailer, blowing dry cement and fly ash into company silos.

Mixer Driver

Frontier Materials & Concrete
02.2000 - 12.2000

Safely maneuver truck on job site, attach chutes to discharge material, and clean truck to minimize concrete buildup, Maneuver truck under loading hopper, assures all materials can be loaded properly without any waste, and estimate slump of concrete, visually inspect the consistency of concrete in mixer.

Delivery Driver

Pepsi Cola C-Store
04.1997 - 09.2000

Responsible for ongoing rotating and stocking of products on store shelves, displays, vending equipment, and in coolers. Builds displays and sets up promotional materials such as pricing signs and banners. Generates invoices and is responsible for daily settlement of cash and charges.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Economics

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
02.2026

Skills

    Problem-Solving abilities

    Customer Service

    Commercial driver's license

    Inventory Management

    Skilled Mixer Driver

    Hazardous materials handling

    Quality Control

    Safe driving practices

    Time management

    Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Achieved dynamic results by completing 20 years with accuracy and efficiency.

Timeline

(OWNER OPERATOR)

GULF INTERMODAL SERVICES
11.2022 - 06.2023

(Owner Operator)

Boasso Global
12.2021 - 09.2022

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

CBSL Transportation Services
11.2020 - 05.2021

(OWNER OPERATOR)

PROTEX TRANSPORTATION
05.2019 - 10.2020

Mixer Truck Operator

Five Star Ready Mix
09.2018 - 10.2019

Fuel Transport Driver

Atlas Oil Company
02.2017 - 11.2017

Mixer Truck Operator

Alamo Ready Mix
07.2015 - 04.2017

Fuel Transport Driver

Star Transport
03.2012 - 01.2014

Local Driver

Specialty Sand
03.2012 - 12.2012

OTR Driver

Sheldon Transportation
12.2011 - 01.2012

Fuel Transport Driver

Groendyke Transport Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2011

OTR Truck Driver

Transwood Transportation
02.2007 - 09.2009

Mixer Driver

Allied Ready Mix
01.2007 - 09.2007

Mixer Driver

Frontier Materials & Concrete
02.2000 - 12.2000

Delivery Driver

Pepsi Cola C-Store
04.1997 - 09.2000

Associate of Arts - Business Economics

Texas Southern University
James B. Carter