James Hughes JR
Black Mountain
Summary
Dedicated driver with a strong track record in vehicle safety inspections and route navigation. Expertise in maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and providing outstanding customer service, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Feldspar
Spruce Pine
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and mileage for record-keeping purposes.
- Operated delivery vehicle for safe transportation of goods to various locations.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies while navigating routes efficiently.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported maintenance needs to management promptly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
Driver
Boones trucking and crane
Spruce Pine
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Participated in training sessions regarding safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and mileage for record-keeping purposes.
- Provided exceptional customer service during deliveries, addressing client inquiries promptly.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies while navigating routes efficiently.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported maintenance needs to management promptly.
Driver
Feldspar
Spruce Pine
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Operated delivery vehicle for safe transportation of goods to various locations.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
Driver
Atomic Transport
Greer
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies while navigating routes efficiently.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Reported any vehicle malfunctions or accidents immediately to management.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Completed necessary paperwork and documentation for deliveries.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Checked vehicle after shift for damage.
- Followed routes assigned by dispatchers to meet delivery objectives.
Lineman Foreman
MB Haynes
Asheville
03.2012 - 08.2018
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Trained new linemen on proper techniques and safety procedures in the field.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards on job sites.
- Implemented best practices for safe operation of heavy machinery in the field.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while adhering to company policies.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan daily work assignments.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Prepared installations by analyzing staking sheets and job sites, gathering required materials and supplies and locating existing cables and other utilities.
- Inspected and tested power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems using reading and testing instruments.
- Trained others with less experience and supported and participated in growth of co-workers and company.
- Bolstered customer confidence by keeping installation information confidential and maintaining professional job site demeanor and correspondence.
- Opened switches and attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Performed quality assurance tests on newly installed or repaired power lines.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to industry best practices.
- Operated bucket trucks, lashers, core machines and powered hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Conducted safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Ordered materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for responding quickly to emergency situations involving downed power lines.
- Assisted with troubleshooting electrical problems related to power lines.
- Assessed job sites to determine the most efficient way of completing tasks safely.
Education
GED -
Santee Christian
Santee, SCSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer service
- Defensive driving
- Safety compliance
- Route navigation
- Time management
- Equipment operation
- Basic vehicle maintenance
- City and non-city driving
- Problem-solving
- Safe driving practices
- GPS and route planning
- Relationship building
- Adaptable driving techniques
- Patience and tact
- Punctual and reliable
- Accident prevention
- Attention to detail
- Vehicle inspections
- Physical stamina
- Commercial driving
- Valid Driver's license
- DOT compliance
- Emergency response
- CDL license
- Loading and unloading
- Route management
- Verbal and written communication
- Maintenance and repair
- Safety protocols
- Friendly and outgoing
- Revenue generation
- Team building
- Punctuality
- Clean driving record
- Safety management
- Schedule management
- Inclement weather driving
- Training new drivers
Timeline
Driver
Feldspar
10.2024 - Current
Driver
Boones trucking and crane
05.2024 - 11.2024
Driver
Feldspar
03.2021 - 05.2024
Driver
Atomic Transport
09.2018 - 10.2022
Lineman Foreman
MB Haynes
03.2012 - 08.2018
GED -
Santee Christian