James Outland
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Haul Truck Driver
TMC
Des Moines, IA
07.2022 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Training NCO
United States Army National Guard
Smithfield, NC
07.2014 - 08.2022
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to Chain of Command to enhance effectiveness.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
- Liaised between trainers and course participants.
- Appropriately allocated resourced, budgets, inventories, training support and team building materials to increase overall productivity.
Firefighter
Rocky Mount Fire Department
Rocky Mount, NC
02.2005 - 05.2014
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
Construction Worker
MJ Price
Roanoke Rapids, NC
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke Rapids, NCNo Degree - General Studies
Wilson Technical Community College
Wilson, NCSkills
- Oversized Cargo Transport
- Auto Delivery
- Material Handling Equipment
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- DOT Requirements
- Planning Abilities
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Heavy Haul Expertise
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- Route Management
- Inquiry Response
Timeline
Long Haul Truck Driver
TMC
07.2022 - Current
Training NCO
United States Army National Guard
07.2014 - 08.2022
Firefighter
Rocky Mount Fire Department
02.2005 - 05.2014
Construction Worker
MJ Price
01.1998 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
Roanoke Rapids High School
No Degree - General Studies
Wilson Technical Community College