J Barnes
Houston
Summary
Professional service technician with strong background in diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of various systems and equipment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to meet and exceed targets. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability in dynamic work environments. Skilled in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
P&S Transportation Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2024 - Current
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
T-Way Logistics, Inc.
West Chicago, IL
02.2018 - Current
- Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
Jacksonville, Florida
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
Driver
Sunset Transportation
Houston, Texas
05.2010 - 02.2021
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine discrepancies.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Driver
HD Supply Waterworks
Houston, Texas
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine discrepancies.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Driver
Williams Scotsman
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers to determine discrepancies.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX12.2021
Skills
- Route management
- Cargo handling
- Customer-oriented
- Clean MVR
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- OTR experience 15 years
- Class A CDL license
- Flatbed experience
- Industrial & Commercial Equipment Repair Installation And Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Army Veteran
Timeline
Driver
P&S Transportation Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
05.2023 - 02.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
T-Way Logistics, Inc.
02.2018 - Current
Driver
Williams Scotsman
07.2017 - 01.2018
Driver
HD Supply Waterworks
12.2015 - 01.2021
Driver
Sunset Transportation
05.2010 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston - Downtown