Joshua Goodson

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

J And T Truckline LLC

03.2013 - 10.2021

Managed day-to-day business operations.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.