Wes Hardman
Red River,NM
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver and Equipment Operator with a proven track record of enhancing transportation safety and load security. At Pro Driver, significantly reduced delivery delays through meticulous vehicle inspections and maintenance. Expert in DOT compliance and defensive driving, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to excellence in every task.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Pro Driver
Fort Worth, TX
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Truck Driver
DW Distribution
DeSoto, TX
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
Truck Driver
Millis Transfer Inc.
Burleson, TX
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
Emergency Medical Technician
Ace Non Emergent Medical Transport
Fort Worth, TX
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian EMS
Carrollton, TX
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Tree Climber
Hardman Tree Service
Monroe, GA
02.2000 - 10.2011
- Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment as required.
- Removed dead branches from tree canopy to reduce risk of falling debris.
- Organized tools and supplies on ground prior to ascent into tree canopy.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols during all job activities including use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
Equipment Operator
Grading for housing developements
Loganville, GA
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Worked closely with surveyors, engineers and other personnel onsite during construction projects.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Education
EMT Intermediate -
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA09-2009
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA06-1992
Skills
- Load Security
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Operate equipment safely
- Grading experience
- Skid steer operation
- Very mechanically Inclined
Timeline
Truck Driver
Pro Driver
06.2020 - 01.2024
Truck Driver
DW Distribution
03.2018 - 04.2020
Truck Driver
Millis Transfer Inc.
03.2014 - 06.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Ace Non Emergent Medical Transport
07.2012 - 03.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
Guardian EMS
05.2011 - 07.2012
Equipment Operator
Grading for housing developements
04.2005 - 11.2006
Tree Climber
Hardman Tree Service
02.2000 - 10.2011
EMT Intermediate -
North Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
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