Rakeshia Sloan-Madison
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Reliable Transit Bus Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in safe driving practices, customer service excellence, and route optimization. Excel at time management, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and positive passenger experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
Mv Transportation Inc.
Los Angeles, California
09.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Followed emergency procedures in case of accidents or other dangerous situations.
- Utilized lifts and ramps to help handicapped passengers board shuttles.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding routes, schedules, and transfers.
- Completed appropriate inspection paperwork and reported results to supervisors.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch personnel via two-way radio systems.
Regional Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
South Gate, California
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings and training sessions conducted by employers periodically.
- Maintained accurate logbooks, records, and manifests for cargo transported.
- Recorded delivery information including recipient's name, signature and time of delivery on bills of lading.
- Inspected truck equipment such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, water levels on a regular basis.
- Delivered freight in an efficient, timely, and courteous manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Drove tractor trailer combinations over long distances to deliver goods to customers in a timely manner.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
Truck Driver
U-Haul Corporate Office
Gardena, California
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Abiding by all rules and regulation by CHP
- Pre-trip and post trip of tractor and trailer
- Pre-trip of forklift before loaded it on to flatbed trailer
- Loading and unloading of UBoxes
- Provide excellent customer service
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Swift Transportation - Jurupa Valley Terminal
Jurupa Valley
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for safely driving and operating a tractor-trailer combination to transport goods over long distances.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Kept detailed records of cargo delivered and received for billing purposes.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Complied with federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
- Attended safety meetings as required by the company's safety program.
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Cemex USA
Inglewood, California
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Communicated with dispatcher regarding delivery instructions or changes in routes or schedules.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Maintained logs of all incoming calls and assigned tasks.
- Monitored changes in delivery schedule and communicated changes to customers.
- Worked closely with transportation supervisor to dispatch and assign loads.
- Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
- Tracked changes in computer system to keep records current and accurate.
- Prepared daily work and run schedules.
- Safely operated mixer controls while driving down the road or backing up into tight areas.
- Cleaned trucks after each shift to maintain appearance standards.
- Delivered concrete mix to customers' specified destinations in a timely manner.
Truck Driver
Active express LLC
Newport Beach, California
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Transit Bus Operator
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Los Angeles, California
05.2010 - 10.2017
- Managed time effectively by arriving at stops on schedule according to route times.
- Monitored passengers to ensure they followed safety regulations and paid fares.
- Resolved conflicts between passengers in a professional manner when necessary.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Fremont College
Los Angeles, California05-2023
Skills
- Defensive driving
- Passenger assistance
- Safe driving
- Schedule adherence
- Inclement weather driving
- Vehicle inspection
- Emergency procedures
- Route navigation
- Traffic laws compliance
- Route planning
- Accident reporting
- Wheelchair securement
- Fuel logs
- Road safety compliance
- Passenger transportation
- Pickup and drop-off scheduling
- GPS applications
- Mapping skills
- GPS navigation
- Adaptable routes
- Clean driving record
- Customer relations skills
- Adjusting routes
- Scheduling pickups
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
Mv Transportation Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Regional Truck Driver
JB Hunt Transportation
06.2024 - 09.2024
Truck Driver
U-Haul Corporate Office
04.2023 - 06.2024
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Swift Transportation - Jurupa Valley Terminal
10.2022 - 04.2023
Ready Mix Truck Driver
Cemex USA
12.2019 - 11.2022
Truck Driver
Active express LLC
10.2017 - 12.2019
Transit Bus Operator
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
05.2010 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Fremont College