Kendra Chavez

As a charter bus driver, I am responsible for transporting groups of people to and from their destinations. This includes soldiers from Ft. Sill, church groups, and students and faculty from school grades from kindergarten all the way up college. I am primarily responsible that everyone arrives at their destination safely and on time.

I am able to multitask effectively while driving. I also pay attention to the road while also interacting with passengers, answering questions, taking payment, etc.

• Followed pre-determined routes as scheduled by transportation company.
• Adhered to all traffic laws and regulations while operating the charter bus.
• Communicated effectively with other drivers and dispatchers via various communications systems.
• Maintain a clean and organized interior of the bus at all times.
• Kept accurate records of hours worked and mileage driven for each trip.
• Inspected tires, brakes, lights, oil levels, battery levels, and other important components prior to departure.
• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
• Recorded information related to each trip such as fuel used, time taken for each stop, number of passengers present.

• I specialized in hauling freight long distances, to regional or local routes. I was typically on the road a couple weeks at a time with a few days of breaks in between runs.
• Maintained communication with dispatch personnel regarding delivery updates and arrival times.
• Delivered goods safely and efficiently according to delivery schedule.
• Ensured that cargo was properly loaded and distributed in order to maintain proper balance of weight in truck bed.
• Utilized knowledge of local roads in order to minimize traffic delays during deliveries.
• Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
• Managed paperwork related to shipments such as manifests and bills of lading.
• Conducted pre-trip inspections of the vehicle's engine components, brakes, tires, lights, signals.

• Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
• Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
• Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
• Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.
• Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, and construction projects that may affect routes or schedules.
• Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.

• Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
• Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
• Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
• Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, and construction projects that may affect routes or schedules.
• Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
• Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
• Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.

• Communicated with customers and company personnel, utilizing active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Provided guidance to customers on how to protect themselves from fraudulent activities associated with their cards.
• Documented fraud cases and reported them to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding suspicious charges on their accounts.
• Verified all incoming calls related to suspected fraudulent activities before taking action.
• Worked closely with internal teams, such as legal, compliance, operations, and technology departments, to ensure adherence to anti-fraud regulations and policies.
• Created detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into possible credit card fraud incidents.

• Provided assistance to disabled passengers when necessary.
• Maintained a clean interior and exterior of the vehicle at all times.
• Communicated effectively with dispatch personnel via two-way radio system.
• Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to operating the vehicle.
• Inspected assigned vehicle prior to each shift, ensuring proper functioning of brakes, lights, and other safety equipment.
• Safely drove vehicles in accordance with local traffic laws and company policies.
• Monitored passenger behavior during transit for safety purposes.