Lisa Thomas
Houston,Tx
Summary
Long-distance tractor-trailer driver with 20+ years of experience delivering cargo to over 15 states in coordination with clients and operators. Seeking to bring driving and cargo delivery experience to a driver’s position. Possesses a Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with P and S endorsement. Reliable, Excellent Safe Defensive Driving Techniques, Excellent Customer Service. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER OPERATOR, Truck Driver
MYLU’S TRANSPORTATION
09.2021 - Current
- Plan travel routes by applicable traffic and bulk cargo transportations laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines
- Ensure timely delivery of all goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight
- Inspect vehicle before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems
- Detect and eliminate safety hazards during travel
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Founded and managed Mylu's Transportation, LLC business, growing revenue to $ 80,000 in first year
Truck Driver
BRYANT TRANSPORTATION
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained accurate travel and inventory records
- Communicated with operators and other truck drivers in the fleet to coordinate materials handling and delivery
- Assisted in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
Bus Driver
Metro Transportation
08.2007 - 01.2019
- Operated buses on a variety of scheduled routes
- Smoothly handled resistant or hostile passengers in infraction of bus conduct and safety rules
- Conducted daily pre-trip vehicle inspections prior to operation
- Ability to memorize complicated travel routes and adjust to short-term route changes
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Retained bus system, route and stop knowledge for informative customer advice.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Collected accurate fares ahead of travel, including cash, tokens and passes.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Houston, TX05.1984
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Class b Commercial Driver's License
- Route Logs
- Goods Wrapping and Security
- Maintenance Requirements
- OSHA Requirements
- Efficient Trip Planner
- Materials Storage
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Inspection
- Towing Vehicles
Timeline
OWNER OPERATOR, Truck Driver
MYLU’S TRANSPORTATION
09.2021 - Current
Truck Driver
BRYANT TRANSPORTATION
08.2019 - 01.2021
Bus Driver
Metro Transportation
08.2007 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
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