James Roberts
Transportation
Unionville,TN
Summary
Dynamic transportation professional with a proven track record at Lazer Spot Trucking, excelling in logistics optimization and team leadership. Skilled in route planning and customer service, I enhance operational efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Recognized for mentoring staff and implementing process improvements that significantly reduce turnaround times.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Driver
Crosslin Trucking
09.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize routes and meet customer timelines.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to report on traffic conditions and delays.
Transportation Driver
Gardner Construction
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service, mileage, and fuel usage.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while loading and unloading cargo at various locations.
- Provided exceptional customer service during deliveries to enhance client satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and operational procedures.
Operations Manager
Lazer Spot Trucking
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Streamlined logistics operations to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to optimize workflow processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in project management, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Coordinated inventory management systems, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Mentored staff on best practices in safety compliance and efficient resource utilization.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Foreman
Dedicated Local Service
10.2004 - 08.2016
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated project timelines, resources, and labor assignments for optimal productivity.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and skill development.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring availability of necessary materials for ongoing projects.
- Collaborated with management to strategize project execution, aligning team efforts with company goals.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Education
GED -
Putnam County School
Putnam County TN05-1996
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Fuel efficiency
- Route planning
- Heavy lifting
- Transportation regulations
- Logbook management
- Punctuality
- Freight handling
- Safe driving practices
- Loading and unloading
- Weather conditions awareness
- Vehicle inspection
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Traffic laws
- Load securing
- Trip planning
- Customer service
- City and non-city driving
- Valid Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Problem-solving
- Accident prevention
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Traffic law observation
- CDL license
- Equipment operation
- Relationship building
- Safety protocols
- Friendly and outgoing
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Navigational systems and GPS
- Clean driving record
- Transportation
Timeline
Transportation Driver
Crosslin Trucking
09.2025 - Current
Transportation Driver
Gardner Construction
04.2018 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
Lazer Spot Trucking
09.2016 - 03.2018
Foreman
Dedicated Local Service
10.2004 - 08.2016
GED -
Putnam County School