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Education
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Certification
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Joshua Blakeman

Appleton,WI

Summary

Instructs new drivers about company policies, regulatory requirements and operational skills such as backing up and securing loads. Proficient in planning routes, updating paperwork and meeting customer needs. Focused on helping drivers complete courses as confident and skilled professionals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driver Trainer

Danny Herman Trucking
Mountain City, TN
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Inspected company vehicles on daily basis and reported damages or issues.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Observed traffic laws and regulations to provide safe and efficient ride.
  • Documented daily mileage logs, fuel consumption reports and other relevant information accurately in log book.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure the safe operation of vehicles used in lessons.
  • Managed learning experience consistent with company philosophy and company-wide strategies.
  • Compiled and analyzed weekly trainee retention reports.

Company Driver

Prezidium Transport
, FL
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
  • Observed traffic laws and regulations to provide safe and efficient ride.
  • Documented daily mileage logs, fuel consumption reports and other relevant information accurately in log book.
  • Inspected vehicle before each trip to ensure proper working condition of brakes, lights, wipers, tires and other related equipment.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.

Driver Trainer

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING
Mountain City, TN
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • I am an over the road truck driver for Danny Herman Trucking
  • I am trained in dry van and have been a solo driver.
  • Administered standardized tests to assess progress and evaluate need for improving course materials.
  • Instructed trainees of various ages to operate motor vehicle safely and obtain driver's license in [State].
  • Educated drivers on defensive driving techniques, such as how to handle hazardous conditions or emergency situations while behind the wheel.
  • Advised drivers on best practices when it comes to loading cargo onto commercial trucks.

Unemployed

Self Employed
Richmond, KY
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • I used this time to figure out my life after the move.
  • i originally was scheduled to start truck driving school in june but wasn't able to start till July.

TEAM MEMBER

TOYOTETSU MID AMERICA(TTMA)
Owensboro, KY
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • My job responsibilities where similar as a temp but now I know four routes and I am able to move fluently around in helping other employees
  • My job requires me to work 12 hours a day Monday through Friday and most weekends.
  • Monitored and supported proper electronic shelf label signage.
  • Operated hoists and heavy tools to move and attach parts.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.

TEMP

MALONE STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Owensboro, KY
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • My job took me too a factory called TTMA
  • I joined the conveyance department which is in charge of making sure welding lines have empty containers in which too do their job
  • I learned a specific route titled 'K'
  • The main part of this route was to pick up car parts and make sure they were sent to the right factories.

CREW

MCDONALDS
Owensboro, KY
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • With prior experience it took no effort to readjust myself to a new store
  • After working for two months I was moved to be relief for employees
  • If someone needed something or was absent, I would jump in and complete their task for them.
  • Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.

CREW

WALMART
Owensboro, KY
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • My job was overseer of the electronics department on third shift
  • It was my job to unload new merchandise, down stack pallets, and keep a watchful eye for thieves or possible trouble.
  • Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering.

CIRCLE TOP

SUN WINDOWS & DOORS
Owensboro, KY
03.2014 - 11.2015
  • My job responsibilities where simple: I had to cut wood to specific lengths and use presses to bend the wood to specific angles
  • I would then place the wood (cutting and measuring) into steel frames and use power tools to staple them together.
  • Assembled products using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Used tools to safely measure, cut and bend wire.

CREW

MCDONALDS
Beaver Dam, KY
06.2010 - 02.2014
  • My job responsibilities were anything my manager needed me to do
  • From cashier to leading the grill team
  • Within six months I was promoted to Crew Trainer and my job responsibility's where to oversee a select few coworkers.
  • Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.

Education

Class A CDL - Truck Driving

Tenessee Truck Driving School
07-2019

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY
01-2018

High School Diploma -

Ohio County High School
Hartford, KY
05-2014

Skills

  • Route Planning
  • Accident Prevention
  • Updating Logs
  • Assisting Drivers
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Forklift Operation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Inventory Staging
  • Consultative Sales
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Delivery Scheduling
  • Complaint Handling
  • Prioritization
  • Customer Consulting
  • Defensive Driving
  • Load Management
  • GPS Navigation
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Heavy Lifting

Volunteer Experience

  • Friends for Rachel (Anti bully), Member
  • Four H (Focusing on academics), Member
  • OC Drug free, Member
  • Debate team, Member
  • Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), First Lt.

Accomplishments

  • 4 year safety award through Danny Herman Trucking

Certification

  • Tanker Endorsement
  • Doubles/ Triples endorsement
  • Haz-Mat Endorsement
  • Forklift Operator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Driver Trainer

Danny Herman Trucking
01.2022 - Current

Company Driver

Prezidium Transport
10.2021 - 12.2021

Driver Trainer

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING
08.2019 - 08.2021

Unemployed

Self Employed
05.2019 - 06.2019

TEAM MEMBER

TOYOTETSU MID AMERICA(TTMA)
08.2017 - 04.2019

TEMP

MALONE STAFFING SOLUTIONS
04.2017 - 08.2017

CREW

MCDONALDS
07.2016 - 04.2017

CREW

WALMART
12.2015 - 05.2016

CIRCLE TOP

SUN WINDOWS & DOORS
03.2014 - 11.2015

CREW

MCDONALDS
06.2010 - 02.2014

Class A CDL - Truck Driving

Tenessee Truck Driving School

Some College (No Degree) - General Education

Owensboro Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Ohio County High School

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