James Hoistion
WEST SPRINGFIELD,MA
Summary
Accomplished Truck Driver with Schneider, recognized for maintaining a flawless safety record and ensuring DOT compliance. Expert in cargo handling and adept at navigating inclement weather, fostering strong customer relationships while optimizing delivery routes. Proven ability to inspect vehicles and implement safety protocols, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Schneider
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.
Truck Driver
WEL
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- 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.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Food Safety Inspector
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
12.1989 - 01.2020
- Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections.
- Troubleshot material quality concerns, held vendors accountable, and documented production impact.
- Developed ongoing food safety training program and conducted inspections to verify culture of food safety.
- Monitored packaging of spirits and beverages to confirm adherence to safety standards and specifications.
- Verified compliance with food safety quality systems and regulatory guidelines.
- Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections.
- Inquired about pesticides or chemicals to which animals may have been exposed.
- Completed and processed paperwork and reports outlining proper and improper operations.
Education
No Degree - Food Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GAHigh School Diploma -
Watertown
Watertown, NY06-1980
No Degree - CDL
Nettts
Somers, CT07-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Food Science
SUNY Agriculture And Technology At Morrisville
Morrisville, NY05-1982
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Inclement weather driving
- Defensive driver training
- Cargo handling
- DOT compliance
Timeline
Truck Driver
Schneider
09.2024 - 10.2024
Truck Driver
WEL
08.2020 - 09.2021
Food Safety Inspector
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
12.1989 - 01.2020
No Degree - Food Science
University of Georgia
High School Diploma -
Watertown
No Degree - CDL
Nettts
Associate of Applied Science - Food Science
SUNY Agriculture And Technology At Morrisville
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