JAMES KENNETH HEALAN
Statham,GA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a focus on timely deliveries and customer satisfaction. Skilled in navigating diverse routes, maintaining vehicle integrity, and ensuring smooth operations. Experienced in handling various types of cargo efficiently, with a proven track record of safety and adherence to regulations. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, contributing to reliable and consistent performance in logistics.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Truck Driver
Marten Transport
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
- Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Completed multi-day and overnight trips every month.
- Maintained a clean driving record by adhering to all traffic laws and company policies, demonstrating responsibility and professionalism on the road.
Regional Class A Truck Driver /Vehicle Transporter
Carvana
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Drove tractor and trailer to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and comply with state regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks by operating special equipment to palletize freight and secure items for transport.
- Exceeded company benchmarks for miles driven without accident or incident, showcasing exceptional focus on safety in all aspects of the job.
- Navigated unfamiliar territories successfully using GPS devices as well as traditional maps when necessary for optimal route selection.
- Pre-tripped tractor and trailer to check condition of mechanical, safety and emergency equipment and notified supervisor of defects.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations by conducting thorough vehicle maintenance checks and maintaining accurate logbooks.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
CDL Class A | Truck Driver | Vehicle Transport
Carvana
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Used Class A CDL License to drive Semi Car Hauler holding nine cars.
- Loaded and unloaded cars onto 85-foot trailers.
- Operated hydraulic controls to manipulate trailers.
- Inspected trailer load to ensure DOT requirements were met.
- Maintained electronic logbook to track driving mileage and times.
Class A CDL Driver
Triple H Transport
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Operated a tandem dump truck.
- Hauled materials back and forth from various local sites.
- Worked on several projects that transported materials between DOT sites.
Reginal Class A CDL Driver / 53' Flatbed Trailer
Foley Products Company
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents, and checked shipping papers for order completion and accuracy.
- Pushed dollies into place and cranked lever to adjust landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Inspected the truck for safe operating conditions before, during and after trips.
- Secured and delivered concrete products on a 53' trailer to customer locations.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
- Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Dump Truck Driver
GP Enterprises
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Operated a tandem dump truck.
- Hauled materials back and forth from various local sites.
Class A CDL Driver
Northeast Sales
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents to the Georgia DOT.
- Established and maintained excellent customer relationships.
- Used hand trucks and pallet jacks to unload freight at customer locations.
Revenue Recovery Representative & Meter Technician
Walton EMC
04.2008 - 02.2016
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Serviced main electricity lines in 7 counties including Barrow and Gwinnett.
- Replaced and repaired electricity meters, up to and including 400-amp meters.
- Attended driver's safety courses as well as defensive driving training each year.
Journeyman Lineman Apprentice/Class A CDL Driver
Walton EMC
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Installed electrical equipment such as transformers, switches, and power lines.
- Performed re-insulation on overhead lines.
- Installed underground primary wire and transformers.
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
Regional Class A CDL Driver / 53' Flatbed Trailer
Williams Brothers' Lumber
03.2000 - 04.2003
- Transported deliveries locally and semi-regional.
- Moved dollies into place and cranked lever to raise landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Checked shipping papers to determine the nature of load and checked for the presence of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Upheld strict compliance with all DOT regulations, including hours of service rules, weight restrictions, and vehicle inspections.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Jefferson, GA01.1987
Skills
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Defensive driver training
- Heavy haul expert
- Dry van specialist
- Safety compliance
- Commercial driving
- Clean driving record
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
- Adaptability to weather conditions
- GPS navigation mastery
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic mechanical skills
- Decision-making under pressure
- Load securing proficiency
- Problem-solving capacity
- Trip planning
- Strong communication
- Clean MVR
Timeline
OTR Truck Driver
Marten Transport
02.2024 - 04.2024
CDL Class A | Truck Driver | Vehicle Transport
Carvana
11.2021 - 05.2022
Regional Class A Truck Driver /Vehicle Transporter
Carvana
09.2021 - 04.2023
Class A CDL Driver
Triple H Transport
09.2017 - 03.2020
Reginal Class A CDL Driver / 53' Flatbed Trailer
Foley Products Company
02.2017 - 06.2017
Dump Truck Driver
GP Enterprises
11.2016 - 01.2017
Class A CDL Driver
Northeast Sales
08.2016 - 10.2016
Revenue Recovery Representative & Meter Technician
Walton EMC
04.2008 - 02.2016
Journeyman Lineman Apprentice/Class A CDL Driver
Walton EMC
04.2003 - 04.2008
Regional Class A CDL Driver / 53' Flatbed Trailer
Williams Brothers' Lumber
03.2000 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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