Kara Gaffney
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Safety-focused Truck Driver with outstanding work ethic. Skilled in customer service and following DOT requirements and good safety practices. Licensed for Class A operation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Truck Driver
Carroll Fulmer
Groveland, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Mastered trucking regulations, traffic laws and trucking standards, resulting in safe, on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Documented delivery information including signatures for proof of delivery when necessary.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Charted upcoming routes using both GPS technology and maps.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
- Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
- Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
OTR Truck Driver
Aman Truck Lines
Tracy
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Pick up and deliver frozen foods and dry van products to shippers and receivers in different states.
OTR Truck Driver
CRST
Cedar Rapids
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivering dry van goods in 48 states
Para-transit Driver
CRC Transportation
Jacksonville
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Driving customers with disabilities
Machine Operator
Fanatics
Jacksonville
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Scan ticket labels into Kornit systems
- Print images onto garments
- Utilize dryer to dry garments
Machine Operator
Fanatics
Jacksonville
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Scan ticket labels into Kornit systems
- Print images onto garments
- Utilize dryer to dry garments
Clerical Support Aide III
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Answer incoming calls
- Generate Work Orders
- Back up receptionist
- Apply liens to properties
- Log in/out invoices
- Assist in file room when needed
- Provide excellent customer service
- Assist wherever needed
File Clerk
Supportive Living AA
Jacksonville
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Answer incoming and outgoing call
- Update patient records
- Schedule doctor appointments
- Call doctor for orders
- Filing
- Faxing
- Provide customer service
Clerical Support Aide III
City of Jacksonville
Jacksonville
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Greet visitors, handle incoming calls, and perform administrative duties
- Also, assist other administrators staff with work overflow; including word processing, data enter, and internet research task.
- Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
- Assist in external departments by providing coverage when needed
- Work on Maximo systems, entering information for workers out in the field
Mental Health Associate
Riverpointe Behavioral Health
Jacksonville
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Participated in the development and implementation of clients behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision, documenting behavior, developing relationships with clients, implementing treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention
Education
High school diploma -
William M. Raines High School
05.2002
Skills
- Word Processing
- Truck Weighing
- Trip Planning
- Visual Inspection
- Safe Driving
- Attention to Detail
- Truck Driving
- Maximo
- Commercial Driving
- DOT Compliance
- Road Safety
- Vehicle Inspection
- Navigation
- Delivery Documentation
- Class a License
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
Certification
- CDL A
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Truck Driver
Carroll Fulmer
11.2022 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Aman Truck Lines
04.2021 - 09.2022
OTR Truck Driver
CRST
09.2020 - 02.2021
Para-transit Driver
CRC Transportation
02.2018 - 07.2020
Machine Operator
Fanatics
10.2017 - 02.2018
Machine Operator
Fanatics
10.2016 - 04.2017
Clerical Support Aide III
City of Jacksonville
07.2014 - 08.2016
File Clerk
Supportive Living AA
10.2011 - 06.2014
Clerical Support Aide III
City of Jacksonville
04.2008 - 09.2011
Mental Health Associate
Riverpointe Behavioral Health
11.2005 - 04.2008
High school diploma -
William M. Raines High School
- CDL A
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