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James Scott Wells

Talbott,TN

Summary

Accomplished Driver and safety oriented Training Manager well-versed in selecting trainers, curriculum and course plans to achieve demanding safety and training objectives. Prepared to offer years of progressive training experience. Successful at developing and improving training programs and enforce the importance of the Safety of the driver and the motoring public for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager with advanced understanding of training. Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on Safety. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels on safety and service to the customer.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Training Manager

Walmart Fleet Development
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing targeted regional training programs.
  • Increased overall workplace efficiency through the implementation of effective training strategies.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
  • Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via [Software].
  • Improved staff retention rates by creating engaging and informative training sessions.
  • Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, accelerating their integration into the company culture.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing training methods, making necessary adjustments to optimize results.

Truck Driver

Walmart Transportation, LLC
06.2006 - 10.2022
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre and post trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
  • Utilized GPS technology and mapping software effectively to identify the most efficient driving routes consistently throughout assignments.
  • Contributed to a decrease in fleet accidents by strictly adhering to safety protocols and continuously updating knowledge on current industry best practices.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Truck Driver

Wallace Hardware
06.1995 - 06.2006
  • Improved on-time delivery rates by effectively planning and executing efficient driving routes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
  • Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
  • Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre and post trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN

High School Diploma -

Morristown East High School
Morristown, TN
05.1990

Skills

  • Training Program Development
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Management
  • Training Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Engagement

Accomplishments

Assisted in the building and start up of the Associate to Driver program, that added 270 new safe, professional drivers through this training.

Built and ran the onboarding process of hiring external drivers, that has added over 1500 drivers, over the past two years.

Built the program, continuous skills development, that successfully made the driver 42% safer, and also raised the retention rate 17% for the driver group.

Walmart National Truck Driving Champion

Selected for Walmart Road Team 2017

Two time Ky State TDC champion and Grand Champion

3+ Million safe miles for my career

1 of 2 drivers to go from driver to regional manager

President of a non profit organization, Drive for the Kids, raising money for East Tn Children's Hospital, which has raised over $35,000

Several Safety accomplishments.


Certification

Class A CDL with HAZ MAT

Certified driver trainer through NATMI

Certified train the trainer through NATMI

Certified in Truckers Against Trafficking

Languages

English

References

References available upon request.

About me

I was born and raised and still reside here in Morristown, Tennessee. I come from a long line of trucking in my family. My dad was a driver for over forty years at Wallace Hardware. I also have a brother and three brother in laws that are drivers. I, myself, have been a professional driver from almost thirty years with over three million safe accident free miles.  I have been married to my wife for twenty-five years and we have one son. I currently serve as a deacon at Lebanon Baptist Church in Talbott, Tennessee.


Timeline

Regional Training Manager

Walmart Fleet Development
10.2022 - 01.2024

Truck Driver

Walmart Transportation, LLC
06.2006 - 10.2022

Truck Driver

Wallace Hardware
06.1995 - 06.2006

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Walters State Community College

High School Diploma -

Morristown East High School

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