James Morrison
Camby,IN
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist
Jackson Oil Solvents
Indianapolis, IN
12.2017 - Current
- Kept detailed track of vehicle mileage and supply purchases to produce timely and accurate spending reports.
- Maintained accurate shipping manifests, tracking picked up, transported and delivered goods.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by informing passengers about routes and payment options, scheduling and vehicle regulations.
- Coordinated and managed daily transportation operations to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding changes in routes or estimated delivery times.
- Monitored driver performance to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce costs associated with transportation processes.
- Processed paperwork required by various government agencies including customs clearance documents.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding hazardous materials handling procedures.
- Maintained records of shipping documents including invoices, bills of lading, manifests.
- Kept transportation operations in compliance with company, legal and safety requirements.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
- Drove trucks and other vehicles to deliver products and cargo according to strict delivery schedules and routes.
- Verified proper load balancing for transportation safety and transport regulatory guidance.
- Stayed up-to-date on necessary state licensing for equipment operation and performed regular maintenance to meet regulations.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Transport Driver
Jet Star Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Operated GPS navigation system when applicable during trips.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle and passenger details.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Maintained cleanliness of truck interior and exterior and ensured vehicle was fueled at end of shift.
- Kept customers satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries.
- Worked with dispatch to update routes and inform customers of delays.
- Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods with no incidents.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Confirmed customer signatures upon completion of deliveries.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and mileage logs.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and cranked lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Notified supervisor if additional stops were required for pickup or drop off locations along route.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Education
CDL - Commercial Driving
TDI
Forsyth, GA07-2008
Skills
- Assisting customers
- Road safety
- Hazardous materials handling
- Inventory tracking
- DOT compliance
- Shipping regulations
- Managing schedules
- Coordinating schedules
- Vehicle maintenance
- Incident reporting
- Documentation management
- Securing loads
- Route planning
- Route optimization
- Documentation skills
- Load planning
- Inspecting vehicles
- Transportation planning
- Blueprint reading
- Threading
- Heavy lifting
- 3D drawings
- Equipment Repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power tools proficiency
- Industrial manufacturing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transportation Specialist
Jackson Oil Solvents
12.2017 - Current
Transport Driver
Jet Star Inc.
08.2010 - 12.2017
CDL - Commercial Driving
TDI