JAMES LASSITER III
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Reliable heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver with solid experience in transporting goods efficiently and safely over long distances. Possess strong navigation skills, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to maintain vehicle condition. Skilled in time management and route planning, contributing to consistent on-time deliveries. Demonstrated capability to improve fuel efficiency through strategic driving techniques, reducing operational costs for previous employers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
HAULING LASS TRUCKING
Chesapeake, VA
11.2019 - Current
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
Delivery Driver
PepsiCo
Norfolk, VA
02.2014 - 11.2019
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
- Verified load counts against shipping papers; notified supervisor if discrepancies were found.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Inspected trailers for proper functioning of brakes, lights, signals, tires and other safety equipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
DELIVERY DRIVER
Staples Advantage
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
DIESEL CRANE MECHANIC
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA
09.2004 - 01.2010
- Maintained records of time and materials used on job to foster accurate invoicing.
- Operated mobile cranes to lift heavy objects onto trucks or other vehicles for transport.
- Participated in continuous improvement program to confirm quality of repair work performed.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting complex operational issues with cranes.
- Used tools to carefully take apart equipment and machines, remove defective parts, and replace components with working parts.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals and schematics for equipment maintenance.
- Installed new crane systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
OSCAR SMITH HIGH
Chesapeake, VA06-2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Defensive driving techniques
- Loading and unloading coordination
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Vehicle inspection
- Fleet management
- Customer service
- Logistics coordination
Certification
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
HAULING LASS TRUCKING
11.2019 - Current
Delivery Driver
PepsiCo
02.2014 - 11.2019
DELIVERY DRIVER
Staples Advantage
03.2010 - 01.2014
DIESEL CRANE MECHANIC
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2004 - 01.2010
- MOBILE EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED
High School Diploma -
OSCAR SMITH HIGH
Some College (No Degree) -
Tidewater Community College
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