James Dunlap Jr
Orlando,FL
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers and box trucks. Bringing clean driving record, CDL A and current HAZMAT endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
C&W Gobal LLC
Winter Garden, FL
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles before each trip, ensuring safety and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including delivery dates, times, products, and recipients.
- Transported goods safely in accordance with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations for CDL A OTR Drivers.
- Operated a variety of commercial motor vehicles over long distances to deliver freight safely and efficiently.
- Inspected cargo prior to delivery to ensure it was properly secured and in good condition.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment
Orlando, FL
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents
- Reviewed work orders to perform freight movement and deliveries
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
CDL Class a Driver
CDT
Lake City, FL
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
New Way Transportation System
Orlando, FL
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment
Ormond Beach, FL
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cowan Systems
Burlington, NJ
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing shifts, noting damage or issues in detailed logs
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment (UPS Contractor)
Ormond Beach, FL
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
CDL Route Driver
County Materials Corporation
Astatula, FL
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Delivery of concrete to various companies and job sites
- Also delivering Pipe and Precast
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report malfunctions
- Loaded Concrete mixture into truck and unloaded at customer site in alignment with established site procedures
- Drove truckloads to customer sites daily and completed proper paperwork.
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Big G Express
Shelbyville, TN
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
CDL Route Driver
Titan America
Clearmont, FL
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Delivery of concrete to various job sites.
CDL Class a Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist
- Delivered and unloaded products at designated location at customer site using tractor-trailers, ramps, lift gates, pallet jacks and load bars.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgewater High School
06.1990
Skills
- Truck Driver
- Operating 18-wheelers
- Operating box trucks
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- HAZMAT endorsement
- Customer-oriented
- Customer retention
- Loading and unloading
- Logs and paperwork
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Cargo Handling
- Route Management
- Time Management
- State and Federal Regulations
- Map Reading
- Problem Solving
- Clean MVR
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Dependable
- Reliable
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
C&W Gobal LLC
11.2022 - 06.2024
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment
04.2022 - 06.2022
CDL Class a Driver
CDT
11.2020 - 04.2022
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
New Way Transportation System
02.2020 - 10.2020
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment
08.2019 - 01.2020
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cowan Systems
05.2019 - 07.2019
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Brasilcan Investment (UPS Contractor)
03.2018 - 05.2019
CDL Route Driver
County Materials Corporation
01.2017 - 03.2018
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
Big G Express
11.2016 - 12.2016
CDL Route Driver
Titan America
01.2016 - 11.2016
CDL Class a Driver
Werner Enterprises
05.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Edgewater High School