James Rasberry
Transportation
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating local, regional and/or long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Extremely committed to safety, providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Auto Hauler
Virginia Transportation
West Warwick, RI
06.2013 - 01.2023
- Senior Driver Mentor and Driver Trainer
- TWIC/FAST Certified
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Trained new drivers in company policies and vehicle maintenance to support daily task completion.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo with extreme care and focus on damage prevention and/or injury.
- Vast knowledge of border crossing procedures and paperwork.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Enclosed Vehicle Auto Hauler
Precision Motor Transport Group
Okemos, MI
11.2008 - 05.2013
- Thorough inspection of vehicles before and after trips to verify damage free, safe and reliable pickup, delivery and operation.
- Communicated with dispatch to convey delays and adjust delivery plans.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo with extreme care and focus on preventing damage or injury.
- Demonstrated superior high end vehicle transporting service, providing accurate time estimates and courteous responses.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Delivered packages to residential and commercial areas, often navigating tight, narrow streets.
- Closely monitored cargo during transit and maintained secure transport.
Flatbed Tractor Truck Driver
TMC
Des Moines, IA
08.2003 - 11.2008
- Transport of freight all kinds utilizing safe transportation procedures including tarping, strapping, chains and all protective equipment for damage free delivery
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Knowledge of over-sized load transport and permits
Production Supervisor
CMI Group
Southfield, MI
07.1992 - 03.2002
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mumford High School
Detroit, MI 09.1977 - 05.1981
Skills
Inspections
Securing loads
Customer Relations
Preventive Maintenance
Managing paperwork
Trip planning
Certification
[Smith Driver Training Course], [Virginia Transportation Corp.] - [April 2019]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Military Experience
USMC Veteran; Sep 1984 - Aug 1990
Honorably Discharged
Quote
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Timeline
Auto Hauler
Virginia Transportation
06.2013 - 01.2023
Enclosed Vehicle Auto Hauler
Precision Motor Transport Group
11.2008 - 05.2013
Flatbed Tractor Truck Driver
TMC
08.2003 - 11.2008
Production Supervisor
CMI Group
07.1992 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Mumford High School
09.1977 - 05.1981