RICHARD JAMES
Hermiston,OR
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 34+ years in logistics.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
MID COLUMBIA BUS COMPANY
08.2018 - Current
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
Log Truck Driver/ Chip Truck
Self-employeed
05.1989 - 09.2012
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the log truck and trailer.
- Decreased downtime by performing regular maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
- Optimized route efficiency with diligent planning and GPS technology.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping, maintaining detailed logs of driving hours and mileage.
- Safely transported logs from harvest locations to mills or storage facilities, adhering to weight limits and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to operate specialized logging equipment such as loaders and skidders when necessary for loading operations.
- Secured loads properly using chains or other restraints, significantly reducing risk of accidents due to shifting cargo during transit.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Education
Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle And Truck Technology
IITR Truck Schools
Clackamas, OR05.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12.1979
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School
McMinnville, OR05.1969
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Safe Driving
- DOT Compliance
Accomplishments
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
Earned 7 yearly safety award while driving for Wal Mart
33 years of safe driving no violations no accidents
Timeline
Truck Driver
MID COLUMBIA BUS COMPANY
08.2018 - Current
Log Truck Driver/ Chip Truck
Self-employeed
05.1989 - 09.2012
Medium-to-Heavy Vehicle And Truck Technology
IITR Truck Schools
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
McMinnville High School
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