Jessika Bennett
Univar Solutions
Jacksonville,FL
9
years of professional experience
Achieved exemplary safety and efficiency standards as a Tanker Truck Driver, 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
Work History
Driver
1 Year 10 Months- Adapted quickly to changing conditions to ensure smooth operations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Operated specialized tankers for safe transport of hazardous materials across regional routes.
- Safeguarded public safety through meticulous adherence to hazardous material handling procedures during both normal operations and emergency response situations.
- Reduced the risk of accidents by consistently practicing defensive driving strategies and maintaining awareness of surrounding traffic conditions.
- Increased efficiency in loading/unloading processes by collaborating closely with team members and following proper hazmat procedures.
- Delivered hazardous materials securely while adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, permits, placarding requirements, and company policies.
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers and containers efficiently within facility.
- Monitored yard activities to ensure adherence to company policies and operational standards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Tanker Truck Driver
8 Months- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, hoses, valves, and fittings during the loading and unloading process securely.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to company regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs, ensuring compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Achieved on-time deliveries by carefully planning routes and efficiently managing driving time.
- Shared knowledge on best practices for tanker truck operations with colleagues, contributing to enhanced team performance and safety standards.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Maintained a clean driving record by practicing defensive driving techniques and staying vigilant about potential hazards on the road.
- Exceeded customer expectations by providing prompt service when delivering materials within specified timeframes.
- Developed strong customer relationships through professional communication and timely delivery of products.
- 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.
- 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
1 Year 2 Months- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Conducted thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of truck and trailer to enhance safety standards.
- Connected and disconnected trailers to ensure proper transport, following safety protocols. and changed configuration of equipment.
- Secured and balanced loads to prevent shifting during transport, enhancing safety. by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Provided accurate documentation for all freight shipments to support efficient logistical operations.
Reach Truck Operator
4 Years 10 Months- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
- Trained new employees on reach truck operation and best practices, fostering a safer and more efficient warehouse environment.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Provided support during peak times by working overtime to meet customer demands.
- Ensured proper weight distribution on pallets, avoiding potential safety hazards during transport or storage.
- Maintained proper weight distribution on pallets to prevent safety hazards during transport and storage.
- Improved safety procedures through consistent reach truck maintenance and strict adherence to company guidelines.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Adjusted machinery settings to ensure efficient production processes. 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
Skills
Commercial driver's license
Vehicle inspections
Professional conduct
Commercial license
Vehicle Inspection Procedures
Accident prevention
Defensive driving
Safe Driving
Accident prevention
Loading and unloading
Transportation
Organizational skills
Equipment Operation
Team collaboration
Driving safety
Route Planning
Customer Service
Safe driving
Safe driving practices
Timeline
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