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JUAN RODRIGUEZ JR

Needville,TX

Summary

Dynamic transportation professional with extensive experience at J&K TRANSPORT, LLC, excelling in fleet management and logistics coordination. Proven track record in optimizing transportation plans for cost savings while ensuring on-time delivery. Strong record-keeping and customer service skills, coupled with a commitment to safety and compliance in all operations.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

J&K TRANSPORT,LLC
Needville, TX
05.2008 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.

Fleet Owner /Truck Driver

J&K TRANSPORT,LLC (Landstar Transportation)
Jacksonville, FL
11.2016 - 01.2025
  • Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
  • Coordinated and distributed equipment to 48 states and Canada. Transported equipment, towers, aircraft, and compressors.
  • Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Maintained detailed records of trips including miles driven and fuel consumption.
  • Adhered to company policies related to hours of service regulations for commercial drivers.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.

Fleet Owner and Driver

MERCER TRANSPORTAION (J&K TRANSPORT LLC)
Louisville, KY
06.2012 - 11.2016
  • Directed daily transportation of cargo.
  • Created transportation plans that optimized cost savings while meeting customer expectations on-time delivery.
  • Organized delivery schedules and provided customers with timely updates.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for multiple shipments across various carriers and modes of transport.

Process Technician

Hoechst Celanese
Pasadena, TX
03.1995 - 06.2012
  • Fully qualified operator in two units, carbon monoxide and acrylic acid.
  • Executed root cause analysis to improve yield and reliability.
  • Participated in safety audits and implemented corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintained communications and information security levels and observed appropriate security level requirements.
  • Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
  • Member of the Emergency Response Team, qualified chauffeur, and all fire equipment. Participated with CIMA organization as an incident commander. Instructor at Texas A&M Fire Academy.

Process Technician

SIMPSON PAPER MILL
Pasadena, TX
07.1989 - 02.1995
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operating efficiencies or reduction in waste materials.
  • Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved resource utilization strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

W B RAY HIGH
Corpus Christi, TX
05-1987

Skills

  • Fleet management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Transportation planning
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Record keeping
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Certified firefighter for Pasadena Fire Department 1988-2000
  • Served in US Army from 2000-2008. (reserve and active duty) Deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.Channel Industries Mutual Aid incident commander ( Shift Leader) 2001-2012 . Instructor at TEEX fire training field 2003-2012 obtained Texas Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers license (P52647) 2006-2010

Timeline

Fleet Owner /Truck Driver

J&K TRANSPORT,LLC (Landstar Transportation)
11.2016 - 01.2025

Fleet Owner and Driver

MERCER TRANSPORTAION (J&K TRANSPORT LLC)
06.2012 - 11.2016

Owner

J&K TRANSPORT,LLC
05.2008 - Current

Process Technician

Hoechst Celanese
03.1995 - 06.2012

Process Technician

SIMPSON PAPER MILL
07.1989 - 02.1995

High School Diploma -

W B RAY HIGH