James King
Whitefish,MT
Summary
I am searching for a company where Safety is First, Mutual Respect is Continually Practiced and Good Pay is Earned by an Honest Days Work.I have 10+ years of Class 8 Truck Driving Experience.I'm retired from class 8 driving.I bring 38+ years of Professional Mechanical and Electrical Experience where I was an ASE CertifiedAutomotive Technician. I Gained Valuable Experience Providing Great Customer Service and ProblemSolving Skills.I Have a Take Charge Leadership Mentality that an Employer can count on to Get The Project Completeand I Always Strive for Total Customer Satisfaction.I have Numerous Years of an, Patient and Effective Approach to Training other Employees, Building theirConfidence Levels and Provided Continual Support Enabling Smooth Workflow Procedures with a SafetyFirst Priority.I've Maintained Leadership Rolls within Safety Training Programs alongside a Fire Brigade Response Teamin a Highly Dangerous Work Environment.I Gained Valuable Multitasking Skills Through Sawmill Machine Center Operation, where I Gained MetalFabrication and Welding Experience, and Worked Alongside The Electricians Gaining Experience withProgrammable Logic Controls and their Interfacing with Industrial Machine Centers.I have 5 years of Cabinet Making experience along with 3+ Years of Cabinet Installing/Finish CarpenderExperience.Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
FML
Whitefish, MT
03.2022 - Current
- Provide final mile delivery for customers
- Develope great relationship with customers by providing excellent customer service.
Caretaker
Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
- For an injured family member whom resides in Hayden Id
- Details including, but not limited to completing home improvement projects he had in the works
- Automotive repairs needing completed
- General tasks along with property cleanup
- Provided transport to appointments and procedures required by medical personnel.
Small Business Owner
EVS Tech, Logan Health
Kalispell, MT
12.2022 - 03.2023
- I am employed with Logan Health and provide EVS Technician Services in the Medical Arts facility on the Kalispell Campus
- I'm in search of supplemental income
- I am available to serve weekday mornings through afternoons, along with weekends., Customer Service
- Diagnose Customers Drivability Issues and Concerns
- Reported back to Customers with Repair Solutions and Disclose Costs for them
- Completed numerous repairs on Auto and Light Trucks
- Computer Diagnosis
- Electrical
- Parts Removal and Replacement
- Clutches
- Brakes
- Exhaust
- Differential Ring and Pinion Replace and Gear Setup
- Front End Components Replacement and Alignment
- Numerous Other Systems Repairs
Propane Transport Driver
Red Mountain Truck Lines
Billings, MT
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed Pre trip and Post trip inspections assuring equipment could be Safely Operated, and Cargo
- Tank was Correctly Placarded to Communicate the Risks Involved Regarding the Cargo I was hauling
- Entered Data into the PeopleNet ELD, according to DOT Regulations and Company Policies
- Performed routine maintenance and PM procedures to tractor and trailers, including oils, grease and fluids
- Safely loaded 53' Propane Tanker at several refineries and gas plants located in the States of Montana and North Dakota
- Calculated correction values according to product average temperature and specific gravity to determine amount of product needed to achieve dispatch parameters
- Operating valves and monitoring of tank gauges to assure safe loading and unloading procedures
- Completed all Orientations and met all Safety Training Required by All Loading Facilities and Maintained
- Incident/and Accident Free
- Established communication with customers to confirm unload points were correct and to disclose arrival times
- Unload processes took place in Montana, both the Dakotas, Wyoming, Idaho and Washington States
- Safely operated tractor trailer combination with the complete awareness of the dangers of the pressures and flammability of the cargo I was hauling
- Safely hauled combination an average of 700 miles per day in all weather and road conditions, including interstate freeways, secondary highways, long miles of back roads in muddy, snow packed and icy conditions
- Oil field road conditions were negotiated to gain access many gas plants to load
- Chain up of tractor when needed or required by law to operate safely
- Maintained logs using Peoplenet ELD and completed all paperwork for customers and signed copies for office
- Layovers were usually 2 to 3 nights out per week with 4 nights out during the winter months on many occasions.
Fuel Transport Driver
Independent Diversified Transportation
Billings, MT
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed Pre trip and Post trip inspections assuring equipment could be Operated Safely and Correctly
- Placarded
- Entered Data into the PeopleNet ELD, according to DOT Regulations and Company Policies
- Performed routine maintenance and PM procedures to tractor and trailers, including oils, grease and fluids
- Completed all paperwork including post trip inspections, fuel, and trip reports
- Safely Loaded Fuel Tank Train Set at the Phillips66 along with the Exxon Mobil Refineries in Billings
- MT and the Cenex Refinery in Laurel, MT
- Followed ALL Refineries Safety Regulations and Operating Procedures in order to Safely Load Without
- Incident, including conformation of intrinsic grounding system properly connected, and Confirmed the
- Correct API was Securely Connected to the Proper Compartment of the Tanker
- Confirmed all Load and Destination Numbers from Dispatch were Correctly Entered into the Loading
- PLC GUI Interface
- And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Confirming the Correct Volume I Entered Always Matched the Compartment
- Volume Marked on Tanker was CORRECT to Avoid Very Deadly and Costly Mistakes
- Do The Right Thing
- Every Time." No Exceptions to this Rule, at Anytime!
- Report To and Communicate With the Refinery Rack Manager Concerning All Safety Issues and Rack
- Equipment Malfunctions that occurred or may potentially occur
- Completing reports and or requests as required by facility procedures
- Collect and sign the appropriate Bill of Laden
- Safely Transport Loads to all the Holiday Station Stores in Billings,MT for Unload
- Communicate with dispatch pertaining to Station Stores Tank Volumes when needed.
Fuel Transport Driver
Rolfson Oil
Watford City, ND
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed Pre trip and Post trip inspections assuring equipment could be Operated Safely and Correctly
- Placarded
- Entered Data into the PeopleNet ELD, according to DOT Regulations and Company Policies
- Performed routine maintenance and PM procedures to tractor and trailers, including oils, grease and fluids
- Completed all paperwork including post trip inspections, fuel, and trip reports
- Safely Loaded Double Bottom or 53' Fuel Tanker at either Company Owned Bulk Tank Battery, or Tesoro
- Refinery in Dickinson, ND
- Communicated with Dispatch for loading and destination and unloading
- Communicated directly with Company Man on site concerning their load and paperwork
- Transported loads to numerous drill rigs as well as frac sites to customers through out the Bakken
- Oil Field
- Unloaded product into an OSR on the Pad, or into Bulk Tank Batteries
- Assisted Bobtail crews in loading their units
- Communicated directly with Shop Mechanic concerning needed repairs to equipment and assisted in repairs when needed
- Provided Training to New Employees
Automotive Technician
Automotive Computer Systems
Billings, MT
01.1995 - 03.2017
Fuel Transport Driver
Pilot Flying J
Watford City, ND
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Performed Pre trip and Post trip inspections assuring equipment could be Operated Safely and Correctly
- Placarded
- Entered Data into the PeopleNet ELD, according to DOT Regulations and Company Policies
- Performed routine maintenance and PM procedures to tractor and trailers, including oils, grease and fluids
- Completed all paperwork including post trip inspections, fuel, and trip reports
- Loaded, Fuel Tanker at Phillips 66 or Exxon Mobile refineries in Billings, MT, CHS refinery in Laurel, MT, or Tesoro refinery in Mandan, ND, following dispatched instruction of where to pull the loads
- Followed ALL Refineries Safety Regulations and Operating Procedures in order to Safely Load Without
- Incident, including conformation of intrinsic grounding system properly connected, and Confirmed the
- Correct API was Securely Connected to the Proper Compartment of the Tanker
- Confirmed all Load and Destination Numbers from Dispatch were Correctly Entered into the Loading
- PLC GUI Interface
- And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Confirming the Correct Volume I Entered Always Matched the Compartment
- Volume Marked on Tanker was Correct to Avoid Very Deadly and Costly Mistakes
- Do The Right Thing
- Every Time."
- Report To and Communicate With the Refinery Rack Manager Concerning All Safety Issues and Rack
- Equipment Malfunctions that occurred or may potentially occur
- Collect and sign the appropriate Bill of Laden
- Performed Inner trip inspection, assuring all valves were closed and equipment was secure for transport
- Entered load numbers and inspection data into the PeopleNet ELD, along with correct duty status change
- Transported Product to Company Owned Bulk Fuel Batteries in either Williston, ND or Tioga, ND according to dispatch orders
- Confirmed the product would fit into the correct tank, and record volume
- Setup discharge hose to the tank batteries manifold, operated and confirmed correct valves were open and others were closed to prevent costly product mixes and assure product was to unload into the correct tank, preventing product to overflow into the environment by tank dome out if incorrect tank was allowed to remain open
- VERY COSTLY MISTAKE IF NOT CONFIRMED
- Used PTO to push product off into tank battery
- Recorded tank level and tore down hoses after confirming no product was remaining on truck tanker or hoses
- Completed paperwork and was allocated to proper bin for office personnel to pickup
- Communicate the product levels back to dispatch
- 2500-2800 miles a week were Safely Accomplished Without Incident, and Driven in all Weather and
- Road Conditions including, Interstate Highways, and Oil Field Routes
- Chain up when needed or required
- Provided Training to New Employees whenever needed
- I Completed the Click Safety OSHA10 Safety Course, and Awarded a Certificate of Completion
- I received Safe Driving Awards and was rewarded full safety bonuses quarterly.
Fuel Transport Driver
Farstad Oil Inc
Billings, MT
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Performed Pre trip and Post trip inspections assuring equipment could be Operated Safely and Properly
- Placarded, to Remain Compliant with USDOT and Company Policy
- Completed all paperwork including properly using paper log book and paper dvir forms, along with trip and fuel reports
- After company training I was assigned a Tractor and an A Train Configured Fuel Tanker Set, in which over my time with the company, I had passed two Level 1 Inspections with out violations
- Loaded, Fuel Tanker at Phillips 66 or Exxon Mobile refineries in Billings, MT, CHS refinery in Laurel, MT
- Followed ALL Refineries Safety Regulations and Operating Procedures in order to Safely Load Without
- Incident, including conformation of intrinsic grounding system properly connected, and Confirmed the
- Correct API was Securely Connected to the Proper Compartment of the Tanker
- Confirmed all Load and Destination Numbers from Dispatch were Correctly Entered into the Loading
- Rack Computers
- And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Confirming the Correct Volume I Entered Always Matched the Compartment
- Volume Marked on Tanker was Correct to Avoid Very Deadly and Costly Mistakes
- Do The Right Thing
- Every Time."
- Report To and Communicate With the Refinery Rack Manager Concerning All Safety Issues and Rack
- Equipment Malfunctions that occurred or may potentially occur
- Collect and sign the appropriate Bill of Laden
- Performed Inner trip inspections, assuring all valves were closed and equipment was secure for transport
- Transported loads out to numerous customers through out the states of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, along with South Dakota, and North Dakota where I proceeded onto Ethanol Plants in Richardton, ND and or Underwood, ND to haul E100 Back to Phillips 66 or Exxon Mobil Refineries in Billings, MT for product unload at their facilities
- Customers in these states were fuel stations where gravity drop procedures were used, and other customers were road construction sites and their yards, along with private parties where equipment driven PTO pump off procedures were used
- Strong, Dedicated Customer Service Skills with a Safety First Approach were First and For most used by Myself
- 2500 to 3500 miles per week were Safely Driven Without Incident in All Weather and Road Conditions, where Mountain, Prairie, OFF Road and Oil Field Roads and Interstate Highways were negotiated
- Chained up when needed to remain safe and moving forward, also when required by law
- Provided Training to New Employees
Education
High school diploma - Logistics and Transportation
Sage Truck Driving School - Coeur d
Alene, IDMarch.2011
Skills
- Medication reminders
- Mobility support
- Companionship skills
- Meal Preparation
- Inventory replenishment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
Accomplishments
- February 2002 to February 2007
- I earned an ASE in Engine Performance, and Electrical/Electronics
- Additional Information
- I'm retired from the road
- Registered with Clearing House and Remain Compliant with FMCSA/DOT Regulations
- Compliant and Remain in Compiiance with the TSA Hazprint Fingerprint and Background Check and
- Have the Clearance to Hold an Hazardous Materials Endorsment on my Class A CDL since 2011
- Hold a Current DOT Medical Card with an Expiration Date of 08/27/2022
- On going Hazmat Training and Security Awareness
- One Million Miles with a Clean MVR and 0 Accidents/or Incidents.
Certification
- Tanker Experience (10+ years)
- Flatbed (1 year)
- Millwright (4 years)
- Tractor-Trailer (10+ years)
- Sage (Less than 1 year)
- Commercial Driving (10+ years)
- Fabrication (10+ years)
- Driving (10+ years)
- Customer service (10+ years)
- Heavy Equipment Operation (Less than 1 year)
- Facilities Maintenance (10+ years)
- Welding (10+ years)
- Mechanic Experience (10+ years)
- Delivery Driver Experience (10+ years)
- Pallet jack (2 years)
- Brake Repair (10+ years)
- Alignment (10+ years)
- Suspension (10+ years)
- Mechanical Knowledge (10+ years)
- Transmissions (10+ years)
- Oil Change (10+ years)
- Automotive Repair (10+ years)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (5 years)
- Vehicle Maintenance (10+ years)
- Hydraulics (10+ years)
- User Interface (UI) (10+ years)
- Computer Networking (10+ years)
- Blueprint Reading (6 years)
- Freight Experience (10+ years)
- Handyman (10+ years)
- Tanker (10+ years)
- Roll off truck (2 years)
- Phone etiquette (10+ years)
- Automotive diagnostics (10+ years)
- Equipment repair (10+ years)
- Industrial maintenance (5 years)
- Service technician experience (10+ years)
- Diesel engine repair (5 years)
- Route driving (2 years)
- Low voltage (10+ years)
- Oil & gas (10+ years)
- English (10+ years)
- Warehouse experience (5 years)
- Forklift (1 year)
- Serving
- Plasma cutting (5 years)
- Shuttle driving
- Hazmat (10+ years)
- Electrical Experience (10+ years)
- Supervising Experience (10+ years)
- Commercial cleaning (2 years)
- Product lifecycle management
- Plumbing
- Painting (, March 2016 to PresentX EndorsementASE Certification
Additional Information
- Awards , Safe Driving Award December 2014 Some employers recognize and appreciate the backbone of their organization and award their drivers with an award for safety. Safe Driving March 2016 I received a safe driving award, Certifications and Licenses , Montana State Class A CDL March 2011 to August 2024 Class A CDL w/no Restrictions Double/Triple Endorsement Tanker Endorsement Hazmat Endorsement Safety Award
Timeline
Small Business Owner
EVS Tech, Logan Health
12.2022 - 03.2023
Small Business Owner
FML
03.2022 - Current
Caretaker
Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
Propane Transport Driver
Red Mountain Truck Lines
10.2019 - 01.2021
Fuel Transport Driver
Independent Diversified Transportation
01.2018 - 10.2019
Fuel Transport Driver
Rolfson Oil
03.2017 - 01.2018
Fuel Transport Driver
Pilot Flying J
08.2013 - 12.2016
Fuel Transport Driver
Farstad Oil Inc
03.2011 - 08.2013
Automotive Technician
Automotive Computer Systems
01.1995 - 03.2017
High school diploma - Logistics and Transportation
Sage Truck Driving School - Coeur d