Jo Scott
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Driver
TimeX Inc
05.2019 - Current
- Drove CA, AZ, OK, TX, KS, MO, LA, OR, WA, NM, AR, CO
- Transported freight driving a 2019 Volvo and 2021 Freightliner truck through out the region on weekly cycle.
- Maintained a close relationship with shippers and consignees
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
OTR Driver
Devine Enterprises
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Drove 48 states
- Reefer
- Close working relationship with shippers, consignees and brokers
- Drove a 2017 Volvo
- Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
OTR Driver Trainer
CRST Trucking
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees assigned to my training.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
OTR Driver
KKW Trucking
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Drove 11 western states
- Maintained close interaction with shippers and consignees
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Class A Driver
Koshmans Inc
03.2011 - 12.2015
- Drove grain trucks
- Hauled rice in double trailers
- Drove Northern Ca
- Picked up loads from dryers and delivered to plant
- Drove a 1974 Kenworth
Front Office Staff/ Foreman For Field Jobs
A Perfect Fence
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Strong interaction with clients
- Cash management
- Scheduler
- New staff training
- General office upkeep
- General office duties including answering phones and filing of completed jobs in a face paced office
- Demolition of fences
- Construction of new fences
- Driving of company trucks
- Overseeing of completed jobs
- Collection of payment
- Estimates for work orders
Fencing Contractor
S and S Fencing
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Worked with wood and iron fencing
- Demolishing of old fencing and construction of new ones
- Building and rebuilding of gates
- Estimating costs of new fencing
- Picking up and deliveries of all materials
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
- Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
- Joined, raised and secured fence segments in place.
- Conducted site inspections to determine project costs and required installation materials.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Gathered location measurements and fence requirements to determine project scopes and establish action plans.
- Complied with safety and quality requirements to protect personnel, customers and property structures.
Super Dump Driver
Hasties Capitol Sand and Gravel
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Operation of dump trucks
- Use of ½ yard to 5 yard loaders
- Strong customer interaction
- Collection of payments for C.O.D deliveries
- Product pick up from material plants
Truck Driver
Weyerhaeuser
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Confidential material pick up
- Required security background check and clearance
- Picked up 2 and 3 yard containers for recycle
- Filled driver logs
- Filled paperwork as required for jobs
Pool Tech
Premier Pools
03.2004 - 08.2004
- Delivery of excavation equipment to job sites
- Hauled excess dirt off of job sites
- Did drain and non drain acid washes
- Delivery of plaster materials to job sites when needed
- Plaster and deck repairs
- Drove hoddy truck
- Pool and deck demolition
- Deck acid wash
- Color matching for plaster and pebble tech
- Veining of pools
- Minor cosmetic repairs on plaster and pebble tech
Owner
Jo' Pools
04.1997 - 04.2004
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw all disspatching, training and scheduling.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Submitting all payment invoices to companies sub contracted through
- Pre-plaster pool prepping
- Management of all company equipment
- Pool start upsm pre-inspection checks, and minor leak detection
Delivery Driver
California Wine Transport
10.1996 - 10.1997
- Picked up wines from various wineries in Northern California
- Made deliveries to restaurants/stores/ski resorts in Northern California
- Completion of all required paper work and driver logs
Concrete Delivery Driver
Hanford Ready Mix
06.1995 - 01.1996
- Drove concrete truck
- Delivered pre-mixed concrete to various job sites
- Completion of all required truck checks and driver logs
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Sierra College
RocklinCertificate in Commercial Road Transport - 16 Week Training Course
Canterbury Career School For Truck Driving
Sacramento, CA01-1992
Skills
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Repairs and maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Effective communication
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Safe driving practices
- Route planning expertise
- DOT regulations compliance
Timeline
Regional Driver
TimeX Inc
05.2019 - Current
OTR Driver
Devine Enterprises
04.2018 - 05.2019
OTR Driver Trainer
CRST Trucking
03.2018 - 04.2018
OTR Driver
KKW Trucking
12.2015 - 03.2018
Class A Driver
Koshmans Inc
03.2011 - 12.2015
Front Office Staff/ Foreman For Field Jobs
A Perfect Fence
12.2010 - 08.2011
Fencing Contractor
S and S Fencing
08.2010 - 03.2011
Super Dump Driver
Hasties Capitol Sand and Gravel
03.2006 - 12.2007
Truck Driver
Weyerhaeuser
08.2004 - 08.2005
Pool Tech
Premier Pools
03.2004 - 08.2004
Owner
Jo' Pools
04.1997 - 04.2004
Delivery Driver
California Wine Transport
10.1996 - 10.1997
Concrete Delivery Driver
Hanford Ready Mix
06.1995 - 01.1996
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Sierra College
Certificate in Commercial Road Transport - 16 Week Training Course
Canterbury Career School For Truck Driving
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