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James Thomas Payne Jr

Dillwyn

Summary

Class A CDL Driver with extensive experience in long-distance transportation and a strong commitment to safety regulations. Demonstrated expertise in navigation, basic vehicle maintenance, and meticulous record-keeping. Achieved consistently high on-time delivery rates while prioritizing safety standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Class-A CDL Driver-OTR Truck Driver

Usxpress
12.2023 - Current
  • • Integrated with platform science tablets to logistically manage on-time load pick-up and delivery.
  • • Operated commercial tractor-trailers to deliver dry or refrigerated goods using a 53 ft dry van or refrigerated trailer.
  • • Hazardous materials endorsement and doubles/triples endorsement.
  • • Maintained a 100% on-time and safety rating.
  • Transported freight safely across assigned routes in compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and cargo for reporting purposes.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delays.
  • Managed time effectively to meet delivery schedules consistently.
  • Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
  • Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
  • Monitored load security throughout trips.
  • Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
  • Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
  • Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
  • Drove commercial vehicles while observing traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries.
  • Communicated with dispatchers about route changes due to traffic delays or inclement weather conditions.

Class-A CDL Driver - OTR Truck Driver

Walmart Transportation
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Integrated with platform science tablets to logistically Manage On-Time Load Pick-up and Delivery
  • Operated Commercial Tractor/Trailers to deliver Dry or Refrigerated Goods using a 53ft Dry Van or Refrigerated Trailer
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement and Doubles/Triples Endorsement
  • Maintained a 100% on Time and Safety Rating
  • Recognized with a Quarterly Safety Bonus May of 2023
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle conditions.

Class-A CDL Driver-OTR Truck Driver

Usxpress
09.2020 - 01.2023

Integrated with platform science tablets to logistically manage on-time load pick-up and delivery.

• Operated commercial tractor-trailers to deliver dry or refrigerated goods using a 53 ft dry van or refrigerated trailer.

• Hazardous materials endorsement, and doubles/triples endorsement.

• Maintained a 100% on-time and safety rating.

  • Transported freight safely across assigned routes in compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
  • Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and cargo for reporting purposes.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delays.
  • Adhered to company policies for loading and unloading cargo efficiently.
  • Managed time effectively to meet delivery schedules consistently.
  • Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
  • Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
  • Monitored load security throughout trips.
  • Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.

Army National Guardsman - 91 Fox

Army National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2022
  • Performed Quarterly & Annual Maintenance/Inspections of ALL Virginia National Guard Arsenal
  • Conducted Minor and Major Repairs of ALL Small Arms and Artillery Weaponry
  • Executed Regulatory Maintenance Inspections of ALL Night Vision and Thermal Optics
  • Washington DC Deployment/ US Capitol Security
  • Other Duties Included Performing Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services to Assigned Military Vehicles and Equipment

Class-A CDL Driver - OTR Flatbed Truck Driver

TMC Trucking
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Utilized Trimble in Cab Tablet to assign Logistical Navigation for Pick-up and Deliveries
  • Transported Tractor/Trailers to convey Heavy and Atypically Dimensional Materials via a 48ft Flatbed Trailer
  • Ensured Trailer Loads were Safely and Securely Transported across US Roadways according to Federally Regulated Load Securement

U.S. Army Soldier - Fire Direction Center Artillery 13 Delta

United States Army
02.2010 - 07.2016
  • Calculated and Electronically Communicated Firing Data for Artillery Guns using Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Computer System (AFATDS)
  • Navigated Topographical Maps for Manual Gunnery and Land Navigation
  • Personally Accountable for all Weapons and Sensitive Equipment Allocated and Assigned to the Unit Armory as an Armorer
  • Completed Joint NATO Desert Training Deployments at Fort Irwin California National Training Center
  • Utilized Standard Operating Procedures to Assign Best Defensive Positions for Team Members ensuring the Completion of Military Mission Objectives while facing Imminent Danger
  • Attained the Necessary Leadership Skills to Successfully Execute Orders as a NonCommissioned Officer
  • Deployed Overseas as a Member of the Command Team
  • Safeguarded and Guaranteed the Transportation of Commanders and other Senior Leadership during Overseas Combat Operations
  • Assured Command Team's Vehicles and Equipment where Properly Maintained and Equipped for Combat Operations at all times
  • Conducted Railhead Operations in Preparation for Deployment OCONUS and Redeployment CONUS
  • Licensed and Certified on all Wheeled Vehicles Driven in the United States Army
  • 10 Level Maintenance/Repair of Assigned Platoon Vehicles and Equipment

Paper Converting Line Operator

Procter & Gamble
01.2008 - 02.2010
  • Member of a Team Tasked with Understanding and Implementing Newly Designed Paper Converting Line
  • Partnered onsite with Construction Personnel to Assist in the Comprehensive Installation of Entirely Automated Lines
  • Evaluated Converting Line Equipment through a Series of Start-Up Test Runs to Certify all Mechanical and Automated Programming Systems were Properly Installed & Performed as Intended
  • Monitored Computer Kiosks on Converting Lines to Verify Equipment & Software Continually Functioned within Set Parameters
  • Adhered to OSHA Required Safety-Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures when Performing Maintenance or Other Assigned Tasks
  • Responsible for Hourly Quality Control Checks on Products Throughout Production Process
  • Member of a Fire and Emergency Response Team Responding to Designated Areas of the Manufacturing Facility

Education

Commercial Aviation -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08.2025

Private Pilot's License -

Sterling Flight Training
Jacksonville, FL
08.2025

Small Arms/Artillery Repair -

Ordnance Corps 91 Fox
Johnston, IA
08.2021

FAA Flight Medical Certificate -

01.2019

Heavy Vehicle Driver 88 Mike -

Camp Minden
Camp Minden, LA
01.2018

Desert Deployment Training -

National Training Center
Fort Irwin, CA
08.2015

Warrior Leadership -

Fort Carson
Fort Carson, CO
12.2013

Unit Armorer -

Fort Carson
Fort Carson, CO
02.2011

Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training & Fire Direction Center Artillery 13 Delta -

Fort Sill
Fort Sill, OK
07.2010

Combat Lifesaver -

Under Fire Field Medical Training

Advanced Collision and Auto Refinishing Diploma -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Skills

  • Transportation Specialist
  • Class A CDL
  • Hazardous Endorsement
  • Doubles & Triples Endorsement
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Maintenance & Line Operation/ Repair
  • Federal Secret Clearance
  • Security Operations
  • Threat Mitigation
  • Crisis Response
  • Command Group
  • Military Vehicle Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Military Vehicle Repair
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Memorial Detail
  • Ramp Detail
  • Warehouse Inventory Management
  • Hazardous materials transport
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Safe driving practices
  • Problem-solving capacity

References

upon request, Wal-Mart, 01/2022, Current, 702 SW 8th St, Bentonville, AR, 72716, 800-925-6278, Kelly Bowyer, US Express, 09/2020, 01/2023, 4080 Jenkins Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37421, 866-646-5886, usxpress.com/contact-us, Brandon Akord, TMC, 01/2020, 09/2020, 6115 SW Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321, 800-247-2460, tmctrans.com/contact-us, CR England, 02/2019, 01/2020, 4701 W 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84120, 800-453-8826, crengland.com/contact-us, VA National Guard, 01/2021, 07/2022, 168 Constitution Ln, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, 434-582-5134, Brian Tuck, GA National Guard, 07/2016, 12/2020, 102 Varnedoe St, Thomasville, GA, 31792, 229-225-4089, US Army Fort Carson, 02/2010, 07/2016, 6303 Wetzel Ave, Fort Carson, CO, 80913, 719-526-4590, Procter and Gamble, 01/2008, 02/2010, 512 Liberty Expressway SE, Albany, GA, 31705, 229-430-8260, Us.pg.com/contact-us, Chris Holt, SFC Brian K Tuck, 434-582-4928, 434-610-4964, Brian.k.tuck.mil@army.mil, SGT Stephen R Lashway, 254-458-1313, Stephen.r.lashway.mil@army.mil, Tony Tate, Wal-Mart Trainer, 434-713-9978

Certifications And Education

  • Liberty University, Commercial Aviation, Lynchburg, VA, Current
  • Sterling Flight Training, Private Pilot's License, Jacksonville, FL, Current
  • Ordnance Corps 91 Fox, Small Arms/Artillery Repair, Johnston, IA, 08/21
  • Combat Lifesaver Under Fire Field Medical Training, Required Annual Recertification
  • Heavy Vehicle Driver 88 Mike, Camp Minden, LA, 01/18
  • FAA Flight Medical Certificate, 2016/2019
  • Warrior Leadership, Fort Carson, CO, 12/13
  • National Training Center Desert Deployment Training, Fort Irwin, CA, 08/12, 08/15
  • Unit Armorer, Fort Carson, CO, 02/11
  • Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training & Fire Direction Center Artillery 13 Delta, Fort Sill, OK, 07/10
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Advanced Collision and Auto Refinishing Diploma, Fitzgerald, GA, 06/93

Timeline

Class-A CDL Driver-OTR Truck Driver

Usxpress
12.2023 - Current

Class-A CDL Driver - OTR Truck Driver

Walmart Transportation
01.2023 - 05.2023

Class-A CDL Driver-OTR Truck Driver

Usxpress
09.2020 - 01.2023

Class-A CDL Driver - OTR Flatbed Truck Driver

TMC Trucking
01.2020 - 09.2020

Army National Guardsman - 91 Fox

Army National Guard
07.2016 - 07.2022

U.S. Army Soldier - Fire Direction Center Artillery 13 Delta

United States Army
02.2010 - 07.2016

Paper Converting Line Operator

Procter & Gamble
01.2008 - 02.2010

Commercial Aviation -

Liberty University

Private Pilot's License -

Sterling Flight Training

Small Arms/Artillery Repair -

Ordnance Corps 91 Fox

FAA Flight Medical Certificate -

Heavy Vehicle Driver 88 Mike -

Camp Minden

Desert Deployment Training -

National Training Center

Warrior Leadership -

Fort Carson

Unit Armorer -

Fort Carson

Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training & Fire Direction Center Artillery 13 Delta -

Fort Sill

Combat Lifesaver -

Under Fire Field Medical Training

Advanced Collision and Auto Refinishing Diploma -

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
James Thomas Payne Jr