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LASHERIA SYRUS-JAMES

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating manual or automatic trucks and up 53 foot trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Milk Collector/Driver

K.L. Breeden & Sons
04.2025 - Current

Pumping milk into tanker

Transporting to destination

Truck Driver

Total Cargo LLc
08.2017 - 04.2025
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Reviewed transportation and shipping documentation and manifests to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.

Night Auditor

LaQuinta Inn & Suits
10.2023 - 03.2025
  • Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly, and marking discrepancies.
  • Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
  • Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk to successfully reduce errors.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.

Truck Driver

Phenix Transportation West, INC
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions

Truck Driver

Schneider National
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.

Truck Driver

Interstate Distributor Co.
07.2016 - 10.2016
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.

Truck Driver

Sindhi Trucking
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.

Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2014

Truck Driver

C.R. England
10.2014 - 11.2014
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.

Customer Service Associate

Securus Technologies
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.

Customer Service Associate

MMC Temp Service
12.2011 - 03.2012
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.

Education

No Degree - Commercial Driver's License

Premier Truck Driving Schools
Cedar Hill
10.2014

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Amarillo College of Hair Design
Amarillo, TX
11.1992

High School Diploma -

Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Tanker and hazmat endorsements
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Cosmetology License
  • Night Auditor

Timeline

Milk Collector/Driver

K.L. Breeden & Sons
04.2025 - Current

Night Auditor

LaQuinta Inn & Suits
10.2023 - 03.2025

Truck Driver

Total Cargo LLc
08.2017 - 04.2025

Truck Driver

Phenix Transportation West, INC
01.2017 - 08.2017

Truck Driver

Schneider National
11.2016 - 01.2017

Truck Driver

Interstate Distributor Co.
07.2016 - 10.2016

Truck Driver

Sindhi Trucking
07.2015 - 06.2016

Truck Driver

Schneider National Inc.
11.2014 - 12.2014

Truck Driver

C.R. England
10.2014 - 11.2014

Customer Service Associate

Securus Technologies
03.2012 - 05.2014

Customer Service Associate

MMC Temp Service
12.2011 - 03.2012

No Degree - Commercial Driver's License

Premier Truck Driving Schools

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Amarillo College of Hair Design

High School Diploma -

Lubbock High School
LASHERIA SYRUS-JAMES