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James Shannon

Rossville,GA

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

Franco Trucking
Chattanooga, TN
08.2019 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.

Production Supervisor

RMW Technologies
Chattanooga, TN
06.2011 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Supported safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on use of control points, equipment and resources.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.

Truck Dispatcher/Driver

Shaw Floors
Dalton, GA
08.2005 - 08.2011
  • Checked paperwork prior to dispatching crew members to maintain accuracy.
  • Supervised employees to ensure that cargo shipments were transported accurately to and from specified locations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Spoke with customers to ensure that expectations regarding deliveries had been met or exceeded.
  • Oversaw scheduled routes to ensure appropriate coverage by delivery drivers.
  • Created schedules and dispatched drivers to various sites in [Location].
  • Optimized delivery routes, taking into account traffic, road conditions and other factors.
  • Maintained, diagnosed and troubleshoot trucking issues that arose while in field.
  • Planned, assigned and directed [Number] fleet drivers to promote successful deliveries and excellent customer service.
  • Oversaw bookkeeping and dispatching operations for towing, hauling and roadside assistance services, including supervising [Number] employees.
  • Dispatched drivers to meet daily delivery needs for company customers.
  • Prepared daily work and run schedules.
  • Documented services performed, operations information and dispatch details in system.
  • Scheduled or dispatched workers, equipment or service vehicles to locations using radios or telephones.
  • Addressed questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
  • Received or prepared work orders.
  • Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
  • Relayed work orders, messages or information using telephones or two-way radios.
  • Maintained current knowledge of personnel in field and completed deliveries or delays.
  • Relayed work orders and information between work crews, supervisors and field personnel.
  • Set schedules, implemented new policies and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives.
  • Determined types or amounts of equipment, vehicles or personnel to meet work orders or specifications.
  • Arranged for repairs to restore service and schedules.
  • Conferred with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems or requests for service or equipment.
  • Monitored personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
  • Worked with routing specialists, route managers and service department to optimize routes.
  • Oversaw communications within assigned territories.

Education

High School Diploma -

Soddy Daisy High School
Soddy Daisy, TN
05.1988

Skills

  • Clean MVR
  • Route Management
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements

Affiliations

  • Air Force Veteran, Active duty 10/88 to 10/96. Honorable Discharge.Desert Storm Veteran.

Timeline

Truck Driver

Franco Trucking
08.2019 - Current

Production Supervisor

RMW Technologies
06.2011 - 08.2021

Truck Dispatcher/Driver

Shaw Floors
08.2005 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Soddy Daisy High School

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