James Jones
DUNCANVILLE,Texas
Summary
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Seasoned Driver with safe driving record and positive attitude. Highly effective and skilled at determining best routes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Summit Truck Lines
05.2023 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
OTR Truck Driver
State Express.
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Delivery Driver/Yard Manager
Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
07.2010 - 03.2023
- Managed customer service issues with professionalism and analytical approaches to maintain satisfaction and promote continued brand loyalty.
- Invoiced accurately, coordinated shipping documentation and completed daily logs to satisfy recordkeeping requirements and keep management informed of field activities.
- Verified validity of vehicle inspection stickers and registrations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton,High School
Hamilton, OH06.1984
Timeline
Driver
Summit Truck Lines
05.2023 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
State Express.
03.2023 - 04.2023
Delivery Driver/Yard Manager
Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
07.2010 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Hamilton,High School
Skills
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Traffic Law Observation
- City and Non-City Driving
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