Jerome Bradley
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Truck Driver
Bradley Transportation
Riverdale, IL
08.2009 - Current
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeVry University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Delivery Scheduling
- Cargo Handling
- Materials Transport
- Document Management
- Route Management
- Commercial Driving
- Equipment Operation
- Transportation Safety
- Safe Driving
- Route Planning
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Trailer Maintenance
- Shipping and Packaging
- Dependable and Reliable
- Vehicle Inspections
- Route Logs
- Customer-Oriented
- Clean MVR
- Defensive Driver Training
- Logistics Planning
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Order Picking and Processing
- Vehicle Systems
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Long-Haul Driving
- GPS and Route Planning
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
Personal References
Nicole Carpenter
Healthcare
nicole036@icloud.com 708-248-3808
Richard Moore
Truck Driver
773-494-0301
Leonard Macon
Truck Driver
773-554-1396
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver
Bradley Transportation
08.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
DeVry University