James Gault
Evanston,IL
Summary
Experienced commercial driver with 20+ years in tractor-trailer and school bus operation. Skilled in defensive driving, pre-trip inspection, route management, and transportation safety, with a strong record of timely delivery and accurate logkeeping.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Positive Connections LLC
Evanston, IL
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Operated school bus along assigned routes for Positive Connections LLC transportation services.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Inspected bus before trips, checking brakes, lights, doors, and safety equipment.
- Maintained clean bus interior and completed routine post-trip cleaning duties.
- Communicated pickup changes, delays, and route updates with parents and school staff.
- Monitored student behavior and reported concerns to Positive Connections LLC dispatch.
- Completed required logs, inspection forms, and daily transportation records accurately.
Truck Driver
MBI Trucking Company
Chicago, Illinois
05.2014 - 04.2025
- Hauled freight for MBI Trucking Company using tractor trailer equipment.
- Completed pre-trip inspections before departure and after delivery.
- Secured cargo with straps, chains, and tarps.
- Followed DOT safety rules and company driving procedures.
- Planned routes using maps, dispatch instructions, and delivery schedules.
- Maintained driving logs and trip records accurately.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Education
Certificate - Trucking
Star Truck Driving School
Chicago, IL06-1992
Skills
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Transportation safety
- School bus operation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Situational awareness
- Defensive driving
- Substance testing
- Air brake certification
- Refrigerated trailers
- Adverse weather driving
- CDL endorsements
- Wheelchair lift use
- Incident reporting
- CDL Class B
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Positive Connections LLC
08.2025 - 07.2026
Truck Driver
MBI Trucking Company
05.2014 - 04.2025
Certificate - Trucking
Star Truck Driving School