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PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
Summary

Enthusiastic Professional Driver committed to hard work and dedicated to a job well done. Reliable and offering skills in operations and safety. Looking for a new driving-oriented position to add value to an exciting company.

Dependable Professional Driver prepared to apply 16 years of driving experience to take on a dynamic new position. Familiar with proper procedures for loading and securing freight. Superior skills in solving routing and compliance problems, as well as building strong customer relationships and maintaining documentation.

Experienced Truck Driver offering solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about semi trucks and all trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation and business needs.

Customer-oriented driver skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.

Sharp and focused Fire Fighter proudly offering over 5 years of experience in speaking with public about fire safety and responding to various types of emergency situations. Determined professional known for inspecting fire apparatus and maintaining equipment. Offering outstanding communication and active listening skills.

Well-trained Firefighter knowledgeable about tools, equipment and techniques used in live firefighting. Organized in approaching all fires with safety-first mentality. Highly analytical, observant and resourceful.

Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing 6 years of excellent performance in law enforcement roles. Passionate about public safety with strong knowledge of local laws and regulations. Proven history of fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts and security details for community events.

Competent law enforcement professional well-versed in overseeing jail operations and monitoring inmate behavior to maintain safety. Committed to fostering a safe and peaceful environment for inmates, visitors and personnel through 6 years of law enforcement training.

Skills
  • Clean driving history
  • Loading and unloading goods
  • Efficient routing
  • City and non-city driving
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Greeted and interacted with customers in a cordial manner.
  • Reporting skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Driving and transportation
  • Safety protocols
  • Drove a combination vehicle and ensured that all safety protocols and procedures were followed.
  • Delivered goods and services to customers on time and made sure items were in excellent condition.
  • Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
  • Documentation skills
  • Assisting customers
  • Class A CDL license
  • Managed incidents
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Flatbed experience
Experience
Professional DriverSharp Transportation Inc. | Etheridge , TN | January 2020 - May 2020
  • Followed company and legal requirements for deliveries, money handling and transportation.
  • Checked delivery paperwork against loads, issued receipts and updated logs.
  • Completed multiple daily routes to delivery goods such as food, home goods, and essentials.
  • Managed the efficient loading and securing of delivery items into tractor trailer.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
  • Picked up and delivered cargo in tractor-trailer with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates.
  • Went 120 days operating motor vehicles without accident.
  • Verified contents of numerous daily inventory loads against Bills of Lading with 100% accuracy.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery with 1001% accuracy rate.
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment OperatorJason White Construction | Eastpoint, FL | January 2019 - December 2019
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Managed proper transportation of dangerous goods such as rock and asphalt with no incidents.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Drove customer retention, accurately and efficiently delivering orders.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining 100% safe driving record.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing vehicles and emergency equipment to ensure effective mechanical and safety usage.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including minor and major to keep truck functional.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, including changing tires, replacing light bulbs and installing fuses and tire chains.
  • Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in on and off road environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Used proper equipment to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
FirefighterCity of Port St. Joe | Port St. Joe, FL | September 2013 - September 2018
  • Used manual and pneumatic equipment and tools to assist in rescue operations.
  • Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation in Gulf County, FL.
  • Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
  • Rescued victims trapped by fires and rendered first aid.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
  • Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  • Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles to ensure rapid response capability.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
  • Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including water tenders and fire engines.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
  • Ensured compliance of the fire department and the City of Port St. Joe rules, regulations and policies.
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
  • Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Responded to devastating wildfires, employing hand tools for containment operations.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Deputy SheriffGulf County Sheriff'S Ofc | Port St. Joe, FL | May 2012 - September 2018
  • Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
  • Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for criminal prosecution case logs, records, reports and agendas.
  • Boosted community safety, performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
  • Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
  • Served countless civil process documents over 6 years, including subpoenas and court records.
  • Maintained safe and secure environments for numerous court proceedings over 6 years.
  • Drove patrol vehicle to monitor 500-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely for 6 years.
  • Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for countless cases.
  • Drafted thousands of incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness by updating tactical plans and maintenance schedules for equipment and weapons.
  • Participated in discussions with personnel to address job performance.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
Education and Training
Truck And Bus DrivingSouthern States Truck Driving School | | Cottonwood, AL | November 2018
Some College (No Degree): Criminal JusticeChipola College | Marianna, FL
Some College (No Degree): Criminal JusticeGulf Coast State College | Panama City, FL
High School DiplomaPort St. Joe High School | | Port Saint Joe, FL | May 2000
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sharp Transportation Inc.
  • Jason White Construction
  • City of Port St. Joe
  • Gulf County Sheriff'S Ofc

School Attended

  • Southern States Truck Driving School
  • Chipola College
  • Gulf Coast State College
  • Port St. Joe High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Professional Driver
  • Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Firefighter
  • Deputy Sheriff

Degrees

  • Truck And Bus Driving
    Some College (No Degree) : Criminal Justice
    Some College (No Degree) : Criminal Justice
    High School Diploma

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