James Blakney
Plano, Texas 75074
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a position as a truck driving position with an established
organization utilizing my skills, technical knowledge and experience
with transportation industry.
SKILLS:
Extensive knowledge of the all 48 State Motor Vehicle laws; and the
geographical layouts of the cities, toll ways, interstates and roadways.
Knowledgeable of proper, safe operation of a semi-tractor/trailer truck.
Knowledgeable of all methods, practices, procedures and equipment of
the assigned maintenance function.
Skilled in identifying basic mechanical problems with tractor-trailer
trucks.
WORK History:
Cima Transportation Dallas, TX.
Nov 2006 – Present
Driver
Haz-Mat Delivery for Honeywell Corp To the north east and west
Smith Transportation, Grand Prairie, TX.
Aug 2006 - Nov 2006
Driver
General Commodities delivery to all 48 states
G.T. Hargis Trucking, Ft. Worth, TX.
Jul 2005 - Aug 2006
Driver
Frozen Food Delivery to the North East
Arrow Trucking, Tulsa, OK.
Aug 2004 - Jul 2005
Driver
General commodities delivery to all 48 states
Lighthouse Trucking, Grand Prairie, TX.
Feb 2004 - Aug 2008
Driver
Intermodal Delivery in the Dallas/Ft Worth Metro Area
Southeastern Transport, Rutherfordton, NC.
Oct 2003 - Feb 2004
Driver
General commodities delivery to all 48 states
WBE Trucking, Forth Worth, TX.
Feb 2002 - Oct 2003
Driver
Was responsible for the safe operation of the assigned vehicle in the
delivery of various general cargo. Responsible for assuring
appropriate load weights and volume for the vehicle, and the delivery
of all types of appliance, foodstuff, electronics, etc. Accounted for
each trip, including load weight recordkeeping and attendant paperwork
for deliveries to sites. Assured safe operation of the assigned
vehicle, including inspection of required fluids, lights, tire
conditions and overall condition of the vehicle. Ensured proper
maintenance was completed by mechanics as necessary and kept
maintenance records. Performed light preventive maintenance on tractors
and trailers.
Reichmann Transport, Inc, Granite City,IL.
May 2001 - Jul 2001
Driver
Performed over-the-road truck driving duties utilizing a flatbed.
Hauled general commodities, pipe, and steel.
J Mar Trucking, Atmore, AL.
Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
Driver
Operated a dry box and hauled general commodities.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Professional Truck Driving Institute, MTA School, St. Louis, Missouri, July, 1991.
CDL License, 1991
University of Missouri at St. Louis, attended in 1978
Central High School, St. Louis, Missouri, May 78
High School Diploma
MILITARY SERVICE:
04/84 - 04/91 United States Army