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Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Professional Summary

Plain and simple, I am a "Swiss army knife." Professional Commercial Truck Driver with experience transporting and delivering freight for various industries (Includes Hazardous Materials). Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others. Well-organized and proven record of reliability, on-time performance, defensive driving and safety. Meticulous and orderly with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and skill in working under pressure. Coupled with over 15 years of experience in the Transportation Sector. In addition, I Have over 200,000 miles of experience driving over the road(2 years), and 3 years of Pick up and Delivery.

Skills
  • Pre- and post-trip inspections
  • Hazardous materials
  • Customer service
  • Loading and unloading
  • Training in hazmat procedures
  • Route planning
  • Effective communication skills
  • Completing inspections
  • Product quality preservation
  • Securing loads
  • Paperwork and documentation
  • Safety hazard detection
  • Defensive driving practices
  • Picking up deliveries
  • Long distance driving
  • Drive dry vans, set of doubles trailers, reefers, and flatbeds
Education
East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA Expected in – – Associate of Arts : Administration of Justice - GPA :

Did not graduate college.

San Gabriel High School San Gabriel, CA Expected in 06/2003 – – High School Diploma : - GPA :
Work History
Carmax - Commercial Truck Driver
Madison, WI, 09/2018 - Current
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to get the quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to make sure it was safe to drive, and reduce the risk of an accident.
  • Managed daily transportation of materials, freight and goods using trucks with capacities of up to, but not more than 80,000 lbs.
  • Communicate with dispatch in regard to delays, and to make sure we were able to meet all of our clients scheduled pickups.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to freight while in route to the delivery location.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions, furthermore any street closures they may have. (That I would see while driving to a Pick up location).
  • Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise and made sure that were no damages or shortages for the merchandise being delivered.
  • Take both empty and full trailers to the Scale, and get the correct weight for that trailer (loaded or empty).
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times, effectively reducing any issues with our customers.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required.
  • Utilized maps and GPS systems to plan efficient routes.
  • Type up Invoices, Scan Bill of Ladings, along with sending all the necessary information to the client via email, for payment of the deliveries we completed.
  • Do the impossible to get the customer's merchandise picked up and delivered in a timely and safe manner.
  • Setup appointment if required by the customer to speed up the delivery process.
Carmax - Commercial Truck Driver
Manchester, NH, 03/2014 - 09/2018
  • Operating 53 foot trailers
  • Operating a set of two 28 foot trailers (doubles; includes hooking and unhooking).
  • Operate a flatbed when needed.
  • Have over two years experience driving over the road to, San Leandro, Sacramento, San Jose, Stockton, Phoenix , Tucson, Fresno (same day turn), and Las Vegas (same day turn).
  • Have experience with Pick up and Delivery.
  • Completed inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs (checked oil, coolant, added any if needed) , to keep equipment operating in "top notch" level.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using rope or straps. (when dock personnel was busy, I would do it myself to avoid any preventable delays).
  • Made sure I took my time when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting the Department of Transportation standards for every load.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Utilized maps and GPS systems to plan efficient routes.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections and completed reports regarding issues with trucks, or took the truck to the shop if needed.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organization, by making sure my trailer was loaded based on the shortest distance from the terminal to the furthest, all while keeping in mind any appointments I may have on board.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained tight schedules and high customer satisfaction.
Cardinal Logistics - Dockworker
Kansas City, MO, 04/2004 - 08/2013
  • Also worked here from April 2004 - January 2009 then again from (July-2012 to August 2013). as a dockworker.
  • Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo (if needed), made sure we met the seal times to ensure the drivers could get out on time to make their delivery appointments.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements (cross-dock).
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques, using rope, and straps.
  • Informed dock supervisor of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading a trailer.
  • Operated a forklift and pallet jack in order to perform my job safely and efficiently.
  • Made sure there were no leaks to liquids when unloading, especially when dealing with Hazardous Materials.
  • Worked well with other employees and supervisor to meet our daily production goals.
  • Worked in a Timely and Safe manner to avoid injury to myself or others.
Levy Restaurants, Inc. - Warehouse Manager
Indianapolis, IN, 01/2009 - 07/2013
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Conducted Inventory audits to make sure all our merchandise was accounted for.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization or improve process efficiency.
  • Provided updates on critical shipments to my superiors and customers.
  • Helped reduce the costs of transportation by maximizing the shipments per going to the same location, by packaging them together, rather than separate.
  • Negotiated with different freight companies to get the best rate and service while keeping the customer happy.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.

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School Attended

  • East Los Angeles College
  • San Gabriel High School

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