Jerome B. Simmons Jr
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 18+ years in logistics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
CIA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- 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.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Truck Driver
Rail Delivery Service
05.2010 - 12.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- 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.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Jordon
Long Beach, CA05.1985
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Commercial driving
- DOT Compliance
- Load security
- Vehicle inspections
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle inspection abilities
Timeline
Truck Driver
CIA
01.2022 - 04.2024
Truck Driver
Rail Delivery Service
05.2010 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Jordon