Johnathan Lewis
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic truck driver with proven expertise at D.T.A Trucking in route planning and load verification. Adept at maintaining safety compliance while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in vehicle inspection and forklift operation, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries. Recognized for effectively communicating with dispatchers to optimize routes and resolve issues efficiently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
D.T.A Trucking
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
Truck Driver
Eastex Forest Products
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 11.2024
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Pipefitter
Industrial Pipe Fittings
Houston, TX
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on forklifts using computerized diagnostic tools.
- Conducted regular inspections of forklifts to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
- Followed safety procedures with every job and operated tools, gauges, and equipment correctly.
- Inspected, serviced and maintained forklift equipment as needed.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to shipping goods out of the facility.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
Education
GED -
M.B Smiely
Houston, TX05-1987
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Load verification
- Safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Delivery scheduling
Timeline
Truck Driver
D.T.A Trucking
11.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Eastex Forest Products
07.2015 - 11.2024
Pipefitter
Industrial Pipe Fittings
03.2010 - 07.2015
GED -
M.B Smiely
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