Joseph Howard
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Highly skilled and motivated individual with extensive experience in Driving, shipping/receiving and operating sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts. Seeking a position that allows me to utilize my expertise in warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and customer service to contribute to the efficiency and success of a reputable organization. Committed to ensuring the accurate and timely movement of goods while providing exceptional service to customers and fostering positive working relationships with team members. Responsible Truck Driver with expertise in planning routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 8 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety. Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cargo Runnerz LLC
Avondale, AZ
03.2021 - Current
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance traveled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Unloaded cargo at designated locations in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location details.
Regional Truck Driver
Legend Transportation
Yuba City, CA
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of goods.
- Maintained accurate logbooks, records, and manifests for cargo transported.
- Drove tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Checked load security prior to departure and during stops along the way.
OTR Truck Driver
Total Cargo LLC
Joliet, IL
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and timely manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and performed preventative maintenance.
- Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles immediately upon occurrence.
- Kept records of mileage traveled and fuel costs incurred throughout trips.
- Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
- Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
Street Sweeper Operator
C&S Sweeping
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated street sweeping vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
- Cleaned and maintained assigned area, including sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage systems and catch basins.
- Inspected equipment daily for proper functioning and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of work completed each day.
- Followed all applicable safety regulations while operating sweeper vehicle.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any hazardous conditions or needed repairs or adjustments to sweeper vehicles.
- Adhered to all local ordinances related to street sweeping operations.
- Assisted with special projects as requested by supervisor.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
MS Carriers
Chowchilla, CA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items safety issues and perform maintenance Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
- Responsible to drive and Operate trucks to transport goods across the county or specific regions, ensuring timely and safe delivery
- Maintenance company trucks by washing, cleaning, changing oil, monitoring tire pressure, and performing minor repairs
- Delivery Coordination, ensuring smooth and timely product delivery within assigned territories, covering urban, suburban and rural areas
- Documenting completely and verifying paperwork for accuracy, adherence to company process
- Perform additional duties perform shock/struct replacement, tire rotation, balancing and other basic automotive tasks if applicable based on skills and experience.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
Picker, Packer, Sorter, Shipper, Receiver
Integrity Staffing Solutions / Amazon Fullfillmen
Phoenix, AZ
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Marked and labeled containers, container tags or products, using making tools
- Examined and inspected containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications were met
- Loaded materials and products into packages processing equipment
- Assembled, lined, and padded cartons, crates and containers
- Recorded products, packaging and order information on specified form and records.
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
Warehouse Picker
Meijers Warehouse
Newport, MI
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
- Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
- Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
- Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors and wiping down shelving units.
Education
Truck And Bus Driving
Southwest Truck Driving School
Phoenix, AZ09-2016
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ08-2011
Laura F. Osborn High School
Detroit, MI06-2007
Skills
- Driver
- Forklift standup reach operator
- Forklift sit-down operator
- Pallet Jack
- Data Entry
- Microsoft
- RF Scanners
- Safety Compliance
- Delivery Verification
- Route Planning
- Dot Compliance
- Load Security
- Paperwork coordination
- Truck loading and unloading
- Route planning expertise
- Effective communication abilities
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Log Updating
- Safety Management
Personal Information
Authorized to work in US
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Cargo Runnerz LLC
03.2021 - Current
Regional Truck Driver
Legend Transportation
01.2020 - 03.2021
Street Sweeper Operator
C&S Sweeping
06.2018 - 01.2019
OTR Truck Driver
Total Cargo LLC
01.2018 - 12.2019
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
MS Carriers
09.2016 - 06.2018
Picker, Packer, Sorter, Shipper, Receiver
Integrity Staffing Solutions / Amazon Fullfillmen
02.2014 - 01.2016
Warehouse Picker
Meijers Warehouse
06.2012 - 02.2014
Truck And Bus Driving
Southwest Truck Driving School
Glendale Community College
Laura F. Osborn High School
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