James Thomas
Newark,NJ
Summary
I have driven through the Northeast region in the following states: NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE, VA, W.VA, CT, RI, and MA.
Observant and hardworking driver able to operate and maintain equipment. Dedicated to moving materials across the above listed areas to meet challenging delivery demands and promote team productivity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Switcher
NFI Logistics
10.2023 - 10.2024
- I had to move containers and trailers on and off the warehouse doors into the yard
- I had to inspect and clean the tractor
- I had occasionally load and unload containers and trailers with a forklift
- Sometimes there were manual material unloading and loading
- I had to inspect and clean the forklift
Yard Switcher
CPC Logistics
07.2021 - 05.2023
- I moved containers and trailers in and out of doors
- I inspected the tractor and gave them cleaning maintenance
Yard Switcher
L.I.C. Trucking
08.2019 - 04.2020
- I moved trailers and containers in and out of warehouse doors
- I inspected and gave the yard tractor cleaning maintenance
Driver
Typhon Transport
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws
- Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
Driver
Trusted Transportation Solutions
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
Driver
Truline Solutions
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Kept customers satisfied and loyal by completing timely and accurate deliveries
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
Driver
TQM Workforce Solutions
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
- Delivered variety of loads, including products and other materials
- Ensured compliance by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
Driver
Trillium Staffing
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Operated safely and consistently by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
Driver
CSI/ A&S Services
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
- Operated safely and consistently by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
Driver
Central Transport
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
- Operated safely and consistently by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria
- Delivered variety of loads, including products and other materials
Driver
Lily Transportation
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways
- Delivered variety of loads, including products and other materials
- Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and data on time to keep reports current
- Ensured compliance by obtaining and maintaining proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
Driver
Pepsi
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule
- Planned efficient routes to maintain delivery schedules
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
Warehouse Associate
Sports Authority
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Contributed ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse
- Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations
- Identified defective, lost or missing merchandise and promptly reported issues to supervisor
- Staged products between receiving, storage and shipping areas to accurately transfer items
- Received, stored, and shipped goods and materials
Driver
Fox Intermodal
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information
- Delivered variety of loads, including products and other materials
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
Switcher / Driver
Chopper Logistics
08.2005 - 11.2005
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo and billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Delivered variety of loads, including products and other materials
Driver
Premier Distribution / Tree Of Life
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Chose and readied trailers for deliveries
- Followed all safety requirements, company standards and road regulations when driving semis
- Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements
Education
Political Science And Government
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJInformation Technology
Drake Business College
Elizabeth, NJ2008
High School Diploma -
Arts High School
Newark, NJ1987
Skills
- DOT compliant
- Route management
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- Customer-oriented
- Planning ability
- Cargo handling
- Strong communicator
- Dependable and reliable
- Over the road experience
- Preventive maintenance
Timeline
Yard Switcher
NFI Logistics
10.2023 - 10.2024
Yard Switcher
CPC Logistics
07.2021 - 05.2023
Yard Switcher
L.I.C. Trucking
08.2019 - 04.2020
Driver
Typhon Transport
06.2017 - 06.2018
Driver
Trusted Transportation Solutions
06.2016 - 02.2017
Driver
Truline Solutions
02.2016 - 05.2016
Driver
TQM Workforce Solutions
11.2015 - 01.2016
Driver
Trillium Staffing
08.2015 - 10.2015
Driver
CSI/ A&S Services
07.2014 - 07.2015
Driver
Central Transport
05.2014 - 07.2014
Driver
Lily Transportation
10.2013 - 04.2014
Driver
Pepsi
06.2012 - 12.2012
Warehouse Associate
Sports Authority
03.2011 - 06.2012
Driver
Fox Intermodal
02.2006 - 06.2007
Switcher / Driver
Chopper Logistics
08.2005 - 11.2005
Driver
Premier Distribution / Tree Of Life
03.2003 - 08.2005
Political Science And Government
Bloomfield College
Information Technology
Drake Business College
High School Diploma -
Arts High School