John Johnson
truck driver / warehouse worker
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dependable truck driver with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Committed to ensuring transportation safety and timely deliveries while maintaining a clean driving record and compliance with DOT regulations.
Experienced warehouse manager with expertise in streamlining operations and enhancing team performance. Skilled in inventory management, safety compliance, and logistics coordination, leading to improved accuracy and timely shipments.
Customer-oriented professional known for strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Proven success in optimizing delivery processes and fostering positive relationships with clients and team members to achieve exceptional service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Phoenix Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport goods efficiently and safely.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety standards.
- Delivered shipments on time, adhering to assigned routes and schedules.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive updates and address any logistical issues.
Warehouse Manager
Stewart Moving & Storage Systs
Jacksonville, FL
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficiency protocols.
- Implemented inventory management systems, improving accuracy in stock levels and order fulfillment.
- Trained staff on best practices for equipment handling and operational procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Streamlined workflow processes by optimizing layout and storage solutions, reducing retrieval times.
- Coordinated shipping schedules with logistics partners, ensuring timely delivery of customer shipments.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries while minimizing disruptions in supply chain operations.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
- Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
- Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
- Communicated regularly with cross-functional teams to improve coordination between departments.
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
- Developed strong team of warehouse employees with comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular inspections, staff training, and policy updates.
Furniture Mover
Affiliated Transportation Systems
Lawton, OK
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Operated forklifts and hand trucks for efficient loading and unloading of furniture.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of furniture to clients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of loading areas to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new hires on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Led inventory checks before and after moves, ensuring accurate tracking of all items handled.
- Implemented improved packing techniques, reducing the likelihood of damages during transit.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment that promoted teamwork and productivity.
- Inspected furniture for damage prior to transportation, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Developed strategies for optimizing space utilization during transport to minimize damage risk.
- Safely transported valuable items by securing them properly within the moving truck to prevent shifting during transit.
- Reduced property damage claims by employing proper lifting techniques and utilizing padding materials to protect surfaces during moves.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Completed residential and commercial moves efficiently by adhering to schedules and managing time effectively throughout the day.
- Improved team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration with fellow movers in coordinating tasks.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness, enabling the efficient completion of strenuous tasks such as lifting heavy items or navigating challenging spaces during moves.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to [Number] lbs.
- Navigated challenging spaces safely during moves, expertly maneuvering heavy furniture items up staircases or through tight hallways without causing damage.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between homes or offices by coordinating efficient loading and unloading of moving trucks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by carefully wrapping and packing delicate furniture items for safe transportation.
- Streamlined the moving process by effectively disassembling and reassembling large furniture pieces.
- Assisted clients with last-minute packing needs, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic in high-pressure situations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Increased customer referrals by providing exceptional service, consistently arriving on time, and exceeding expectations.
- Maintained clean and organized moving trucks, ensuring all equipment was readily available for each job.
- Conducted thorough pre-move inspections of furniture items to identify existing damages or potential challenges while handling them during relocation processes.
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service skills by patiently addressing client concerns, providing detailed explanations, and offering solutions to any issues that arose during the moving process.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Inspected items for damage and reported issues to supervisor for resolution.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Cleaned and maintained truck and other equipment to maintain optimum working condition.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and reassembling tables.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and [Action].
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Truck Driver
Jatoya Trucking
Jacksonville, FL
03.2005 - 03.2010
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and cargo details for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight, ensuring proper handling techniques were utilized.
- Adapted quickly to changing traffic conditions while maintaining focus on safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize route efficiency and improve delivery times.
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Reduced fuel expenses through careful route planning and diligent monitoring of vehicle maintenance needs.
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Optimized vehicle performance by diligently monitoring and addressing any maintenance issues, prolonging the truck''s lifespan and reducing costly repairs.
- Streamlined trip logs, expense reports, and other paperwork to ensure accurate records were maintained for compliance purposes.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular vehicle inspections and routine maintenance.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and timely communication.
- Reduced downtime by promptly reporting and addressing maintenance issues.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction, reliably meeting specific delivery instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
William M. Raines
Jacksonville, FL06-1983
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Route planning
- Load security
- Long-haul driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- GPS and route planning
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Materials transport
- Route management
- Basic computer literacy
- Flexible schedule availability
- Accurate record keeping
- Load securing proficiency
- Delivery scheduling
- Logistics planning
- Clean MVR
- Defensive driving techniques
- Physical stamina and strength
- Cargo handling
- Adherence to regulations
- Heavy lifting
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Route logs
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- Stress management aptitude
- Trailer maintenance
- Adaptability and resilience
- GPS navigation mastery
- Shipping and packaging
- Document management
- Order picking and processing
- Emergency response readiness
- Vehicle systems
- Lift up to [number] pounds
- Cross-docking experience
- Time management
- Logbook management
- Loading and unloading
- Basic maintenance
- Weather awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving capacity
- Equipment maintenance
- Schedule management
- Regulatory compliance
- Invoice verification
- Traffic law knowledge
- Planning
- Efficient trip planner
- OTR driving
- Multi-stop routing
- Route planning expertise
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Truck driving
- Air brake certification
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Map reading
- Critical thinking
- Load inspection
- Forklift operation
- Customer relations
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Class A license
- Delivery documentation
- Dependable and cooperative
- Adaptability and flexibility
- GPS mapping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Visual inspection
- Assisting customers
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Class A License - [Timeframe]since1995
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Cooking
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Youth Development Programs
- Outdoor Recreation
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Team Sports
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Playing Sports
- Fundraising Events
- Video Gaming
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Road Trips
Timeline
Truck Driver
Phoenix Transportation
08.2025 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Stewart Moving & Storage Systs
02.2020 - 04.2023
Furniture Mover
Affiliated Transportation Systems
03.2010 - 03.2013
Truck Driver
Jatoya Trucking
03.2005 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
William M. Raines