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Jason Carter

Hills,IA

Summary

Class A Driver with 18 years of experience driving tractor-trailers, Reefer, livestock vehicles and flatbeds over-the-road and locally.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class A CDL Driver

TanTara Transportation Corp.
Muscatine, IA
10.2023 - Current
  • Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
  • Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.

Maintenance Assistant

Inland Environmental Resources
Muscatine, IA
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Operated Fork Lift
  • Made batches of magnesium
  • Routine maintenance
  • loaded tanker with magnesium

Garbage Truck Driver

LRS
North Liberty, IA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, lights, and turning signals.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of truck.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
  • Filled in daily record books and logs regarding collection and disposal of collected garbage material.
  • Inspected truck daily for safe operation and reported any maintenance issues immediately.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Operated compactor mechanism to compact refuse into holding area within truck body.
  • Verified that all material has been removed from truck at end of each shift.
  • Provided assistance to other drivers as needed during their shifts.
  • Reported hazardous conditions along the route to management team as needed.
  • Dumped refuse or recyclable materials at assigned disposal sites.

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Managment
Winsted, MN
12.2020 - 06.2023
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, lights, and turning signals.
  • Lifted trash containers and climbed in and out of trucks without limitation and without injury or reduced effectiveness or speed.
  • Maintained accurate records of stops made and materials collected.
  • Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise bins and dump contents into openings of truck.
  • Dumped containers completely, left customer's location clean and free of debris, securely closed containers and prevented containers from inhibiting traffic flow.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding service issues or complaints.
  • Followed designated routes to collect garbage, while adhering to traffic laws.
  • Trained new drivers on safe truck operations and route fulfillment.
  • Filled in daily record books and logs regarding collection and disposal of collected garbage material.
  • Stayed up-to-date on changes in route schedules or other related information.
  • Inspected truck daily for safe operation and reported any maintenance issues immediately.
  • Drove garbage trucks on specified routes, collected and loaded solid waste and recyclables and transported to appropriate disposal or recycling sites.
  • Inspected trucks prior to beginning routes to verify safe operating conditions.
  • Operated compactor mechanism to compact refuse into holding area within truck body.
  • Verified that all material has been removed from truck at end of each shift.
  • Provided assistance to other drivers as needed during their shifts.
  • Reported hazardous conditions along the route to management team as needed.
  • Ensured truck was loaded correctly to ensure safety when driving.
  • Collected household garbage and recyclables from residential areas in a timely manner.
  • Dumped refuse or recyclable materials at assigned disposal sites.
  • Communicated with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites and accidents.
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating the garbage truck.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Skid Operator

Applegate Insulation
Lester Prairie, MN
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Inspected machinery daily for signs of wear or damage before use.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safe operation of heavy machinery such as a skid steer loader.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with palletized materials using forks or buckets on skid steers.
  • Operated Slid Loader to mix paper to make insulation.
  • Operated fork lift to load semi`s with pallets of insulation
  • Operated fork lift to unload stacks of paper off semi
  • Followed safety protocols while operating a skid steer loader, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Operated skid steer loader to move materials and equipment around the worksite.
  • Ensured that all necessary attachments were securely attached before operation of the machine.
  • Engaged in proper lifting techniques when loading materials onto truck beds using forks or buckets on a skid steer loader.

Class A CDL Driver

Holliday Trucking
Muscatine, IA
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Pre trip inspection
  • Drove to various locations/farms in Iowa, Illionois, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri to get loaded with live turkeys to be transported to West Liberty, IA for processing.
  • Post trip inspection
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
  • Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.

Class A CDL Driver

Craig A Jones
West Liberty, IA
04.2005 - 02.2020
  • Pre trip Inspection
  • Drove to various locations\farms in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin to get loaded with live turkeys to transport to West Liberty Foods in West Liberty, IA for processing.
  • Post trip inspection
  • Drove to various locations/farms to load hogs for transport to Tyson Food in Columbus Junction, IA for processing
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
  • Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
  • Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.

Class A CDL Driver

Duffe Grain
Wilton, IA
07.2008 - 09.2010
  • Pre trip inspection
  • Hauled grain to various customers
  • Cleaned out grain bins
  • Post trip inspection

Education

GED -

L&M High School
Letts, IA
05-1993

Skills

  • Safe Driving
  • Materials Transport
  • Equipment Operation
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Cargo Handling
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Refrigerated Trailers Operation
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Courteous and Polite Demeanor
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Trained in Safety Regulations
  • DOT Compliance
  • Inclement Weather Driving
  • Planning Ability
  • Fork lift certified

Certification

  • class a cdl
  • class b cdl
  • fork lift license

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Class A CDL Driver

TanTara Transportation Corp.
10.2023 - Current

Maintenance Assistant

Inland Environmental Resources
10.2023 - 10.2023

Garbage Truck Driver

LRS
06.2023 - 08.2023

Garbage Truck Driver

Waste Managment
12.2020 - 06.2023

Skid Operator

Applegate Insulation
06.2020 - 11.2020

Class A CDL Driver

Holliday Trucking
03.2020 - 06.2020

Class A CDL Driver

Duffe Grain
07.2008 - 09.2010

Class A CDL Driver

Craig A Jones
04.2005 - 02.2020

GED -

L&M High School

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