James Crisp
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Well-organized and skilled Class A Driver, as a 30 year employee at WS Badcock Corporation, with a clean driving history and valid Florida license. Accustomed to daily delivery routes with multiple stops, handling products efficiently while utilizing Electronic Logs (PeopleNet) to ensure timely deliveries. Coordinates smooth loading, unloading, and load processing at each location. Meticulous about updating manifests and DOT-compliant electronic records and maintenance logs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
WS Badcock Corporation
03.1994 - Current
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, providing clear communication for smooth operations.
- Secured cargo effectively for damage prevention and transportation safety.
- Assisted in loading and unloading processes as needed, ensuring proper handling of freight.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Use of Electronic Logs (PeopleNet).
- Ability to maneuver heavy furniture from above shoulder height.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Polk Community College
Winter Haven, FL05.1990
Skills
Safe Driving Practices
Load Securement Knowledge
Pretrip and Post-trip Inspections
Basic Mechanical Knowledge
Adherence to Regulations
Physical Stamina and Endurance
Defensive Driving Techniques
Automatic/Manual Transmission
Pallet Jack Experience
Port Container Experience
Electronic Logs Experience (PeopleNet)
Demountable Trailer Experience
Accomplishments
- Named WS Badcock Driver of the Year twice
- Consistent Safe Driver yearly incentives
Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Transportation Security Administration.
- Medical Examiner's Certificate – U.S. Department of Transportation.
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
WS Badcock Corporation
03.1994 - Current
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Transportation Security Administration.
- Medical Examiner's Certificate – U.S. Department of Transportation.
Associate of Arts -
Polk Community College
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