Cedric Roberson
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Reliable Driver with experience in delivering goods and transporting people safely. Skilled in operating various types of vehicles, adhering to traffic laws, managing delivery schedules, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Strengths include navigation skills, time management, customer service, and mechanical knowledge. Contributed to previous roles by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
C & T Transportation
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2015 - Current
- Participates in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Assist with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations, such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Maintain daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Maintain order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
- Clean interior of buses regularly, including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Verify that all passengers are seated before operating the bus.
- Uphold strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
Coach Driver
Franklin Charter and Coach
Kenner, Louisiana
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Monitored fuel levels and refueled when necessary.
- Greeted passengers warmly upon arrival at their destination.
- Maintained a clean and tidy interior of the vehicle throughout each journey.
- Verified that luggage is loaded correctly according to weight restrictions set out in company policies.
- Reported any mechanical issues or defects to the appropriate personnel for repair or maintenance.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to passenger inquiries and complaints.
- Assessed weather conditions along route for safe driving decisions making.
- Followed designated routes, schedules, and time tables while driving safely and efficiently.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.
Bus Driver
Durham Bus Services
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Ensured safety of passengers by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal transportation regulations.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Harvey, Louisiana
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Regulated environmental controls for student comfort.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Defensive Driving
- Emergency Response
- Route Navigation
- Safety Compliance
- Log Maintenance
- Passenger Assistance
- Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly and Outgoing
Timeline
Driver
C & T Transportation
08.2015 - Current
Coach Driver
Franklin Charter and Coach
05.2013 - 02.2014
Bus Driver
Durham Bus Services
08.2011 - 05.2013
Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
01.2008 - 05.2011
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