James Wingham
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly effective and resourceful individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity where my experience, skills, and education will be further developed and utilized.
Professional driver prepared for intricacies of long-haul trucking. Extensive experience ensuring timely and secure deliveries, while maintaining vehicle standards and prioritizing safety. Recognized for strong collaborative efforts and adaptability to changing schedules, showcasing proficiency in route planning and compliance with transport regulations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cdl Class a Truck Driver
Central Transport
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2017 - 09.2025
- Operated Class A trucks for regional and long-haul deliveries, ensuring timely transport of freight.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to report delays and provide updates on delivery status.
- Minimized downtime by performing basic maintenance on vehicles such as checking oil levels, tire pressure, lights, and brakes regularly.
Truck Driver
USA Truck
Van Buren, AR
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Operated commercial vehicles safely over long distances, adhering to all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards and maintenance requirements.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance records in compliance with federal regulations.
Order Picker
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Fort Worth, TX
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Worked in a fast pace environment picking products for specific stores using computerized system via headset.
- Palletized, wrapped, labeled, and transported goods to desired docking area to be loaded onto trailers.
- Transport pallets from reservation slots to desired picking slots for order selectors and docking area.
- Cleaned and maintained work area.
Package Handler
FedEx
Fort Worth, TX
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Load materials and products in to package processing equipment.
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, and work areas using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
- Place products and other materials into containers.
Food Service Personnel
United States Navy
02.2004 - 02.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equip, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
- Washed, peel, cut, prepared, and served large quantities of food to service members.
- Received and stored food supplies, equipment, and utensils.
- Ensured all food safety and all approved guidelines were followed.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Diesel Technology II
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Dallas, TX05.2016
High School - undefined
Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TX05.2003
Skills
- Introduction to Engines
- Introduction to Powertrains
- Introduction to Undercar
- Introduction of Drivability
- Application of Drivability
- Power & Performance I (Engine Build)
- Power & Performance II (Bolt on performance)
- Power & Performance III (Super Street)
- Drivetrain
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Applications
- Advance Electrical Applications
- Steering & Suspension Systems I
- Steering & Suspension Systems II
- Preventative Maintenance
- Advance Technology/Hybrid & Services Advising
- Private Investigator
- Diesel Engines
- Diesel Engine Fuel Systems
- Hydraulics
- Brakes
- Braking Systems
- Manual Transmissions
- Automatic Transmissions
- Transport Refrigeration
- HVAC
- EMT – Paramedic
- Safe driving practices
- Weather condition awareness
- Trip planning efficiency
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Logbook maintenance
- Double and triple trailers endorsement
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Accident prevention techniques
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Long-haul driving
- DOT compliance
Timeline
Cdl Class a Truck Driver
Central Transport
09.2017 - 09.2025
Truck Driver
USA Truck
11.2016 - 07.2017
Order Picker
Associated Wholesale Grocers
06.2012 - 03.2014
Package Handler
FedEx
03.2012 - 05.2012
Food Service Personnel
United States Navy
02.2004 - 02.2012
High School - undefined
Dunbar High School
Diploma - Automotive Diesel Technology II
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
MILITARY
United States Navy Food Service Personnel 02/2004 – 02/2012