Maurice Davis
11911 Martin Luther King Blvd,TX
Summary
Professional yard operations specialist with comprehensive experience in yard management and logistics. Skilled in operating and maneuvering various types of trucks and trailers, ensuring efficient workflow in busy environments. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, delivering consistent results and reliability under changing conditions. Known for excellent problem-solving skills, attention to safety protocols, and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yard Jockey
Andrew’s Logistics
La Porte, TX
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Operated yard trucks to transport containers between loading docks and storage areas.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records through systematic tracking methods.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- Monitored traffic flow within yard to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Streamlined yard operations by implementing best practices for space utilization.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer locations, contributing to improved inventory management.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Yard Jockey
Andrew’s Logistics
Laporte
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by keeping the yard area organized and free of debris.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation for all trailer movements within the yard.
- Improved yard efficiency by effectively managing trailer movements and ensuring proper placement.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting pre-operational equipment inspections and reporting any issues.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on yard equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Assisted in the timely loading and unloading of trailers, preventing shipment delays.
Yard Jockey
AAA Cooper Transportation
Grand Prairie, TX
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated yard tractor to transport trailers efficiently within terminal grounds.
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing yard operations.
- Monitored trailer inventory and maintained accurate records of movements.
- Trained new staff on best practices for yard operations and safety protocols.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Yard Jockey
NFI Industries
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 09.2021
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Yard Jockey
Jacinto Port
Channelview, TX
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with logistics teams to resolve transportation issues promptly and effectively.
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting priorities according to changing needs or unforeseen circumstances on the job site.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Yard Jockey
PAC Rail
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers efficiently within facility grounds.
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to streamline logistics operations and improve turnaround times.
Yard Jockey
Quality Terminal Services
Alliance Tx
09.2005 - 08.2009
- Used equipment such as forklifts to move materials.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation for all trailer movements within the yard.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walter L Cohen
New Orleans, LA05.1997
Skills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Shipping and receiving
- Maintaining safety
- Safety practices
- Operating equipment
- Staging trailers
Certification
- Licensed CDL Class A - 6/2025
- Forklift Certification- 4/2025
Timeline
Yard Jockey
Andrew’s Logistics
05.2022 - 03.2025
Yard Jockey
Andrew’s Logistics
04.2022 - 10.2025
Yard Jockey
AAA Cooper Transportation
10.2021 - 04.2022
Yard Jockey
NFI Industries
10.2015 - 09.2021
Yard Jockey
Jacinto Port
12.2011 - 08.2015
Yard Jockey
PAC Rail
02.2011 - 08.2011
Yard Jockey
Quality Terminal Services
09.2005 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Walter L Cohen