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BUS DRIVER
Professional Summary

Meticulous transportation professional bringing a proven history of efficiently inspecting buses before and after scheduled trips. Accustomed to refilling necessary vehicle fluids and reporting any maintenance needs. Strong knowledge of local routes and laws, demonstrated over 30 plus years of industry experience.

Skills
  • Clean driving record
  • Vehicle inspections
  • 18 wheeler/ dump truck/ dump trailer
  • Commercial driving
  • Supervision
  • Business operations
  • Team management
  • DOT standards
Work History
Bus Driver04/2015 to 03/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
  • Cleaned assigned vehicles to support safety, appearance and sanitation of vehicles.
  • Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Delivery Truck Driver 03/2015 to 03/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 182-mile transports.
  • Maintained accurate records with compliant invoicing, payment processing and daily logs.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on STRAIGHT TRUCK.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Correctly marked invoices and clearly noted returns and shorts.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver03/2008 to 08/2011
Company Name – City, State
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
  • Assessed all vehicles in fleet daily to, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
  • Reported driving hours and data into shift logs for submission to daily logs, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly .
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using load locks and unloaded with forklift equipment.
  • Operated fleet of six trucks safely and efficiently with team of six drivers and one mechanic
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over three years.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Clearly communicated with brokers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Developed and cultivated strong customer relationships through interpersonal, active listening .
  • Presented clean, neat appearance during every shift to uphold professional company presence.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Maintained consistent on-time delivery record
Education
High School Diploma06/1979Edinburg High School- City, State
Certifications

CDL Class A

forklift operator

CDL Class A

Have maintained for 40 years

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Edinburg High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Bus Driver
  • Delivery Truck Driver
  • Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 06/1979

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