Jessika Bennett
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Achieved exemplary safety and efficiency standards as a Tanker Truck Driver at Tidewater Transit, leveraging strong communication and defensive driving skills. Demonstrated professionalism through punctual deliveries, maintaining a clean driving record, and enhancing team performance by sharing best practices, contributing to a safer and more productive work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tanker Truck Driver
Tidewater Transit
2024.01 - Current
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, hoses, valves, and fittings during the loading and unloading process securely.
- Maintained a clean driving record by practicing defensive driving techniques and staying vigilant about potential hazards on the road.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to company regulations.
- Developed strong customer relationships through professional communication and timely delivery of products.
- Maintained accurate logs, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Exceeded customer expectations by providing prompt service when delivering materials within specified timeframes.
- Improved overall team performance by sharing knowledge with colleagues on best practices for tanker truck operation techniques during meetings or informal discussions throughout the day-to-day work activities.
- Achieved on-time deliveries by carefully planning routes and efficiently managing driving time.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following all safety protocols during loading and unloading tasks.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- 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.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Truck Driver
Coca Cola
2022.10 - 2022.12
- 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.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- 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.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures, resulting in a more cohesive team dynamic among truck driver staff.
Reach Truck Operator
FedEx
2017.04 - 2022.02
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
- Ensured proper weight distribution on pallets, avoiding potential safety hazards during transport or storage.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Enhanced safety procedures through diligent reach truck maintenance and adherence to company guidelines.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Achieved consistent punctuality and attendance record, demonstrating reliability as a valuable team member.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Education
Commercial Driver License - Cdl
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL09.2022
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Vehicle Inspection Procedures
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Commercial driver's license
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Accident prevention strategies
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- DOT Regulations Compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Transportation
- Safety Compliance
- Organizational abilities
- Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Safe Driving
- Class A license
- Decision-Making
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Timeline
Tanker Truck Driver
Tidewater Transit
2024.01 - Current
Truck Driver
Coca Cola
2022.10 - 2022.12
Reach Truck Operator
FedEx
2017.04 - 2022.02
Commercial Driver License - Cdl
Florida State College
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