Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Portia Bates

Portia Bates

Bremo Bluff

Summary

Seasoned CDL A OTR Driver with a track record of ensuring timely deliveries and enhancing safety at Werner Enterprises. Excelled in GPS navigation and route planning, alongside fostering strong relationships for seamless operations. Demonstrated exceptional weather condition awareness and safe driving practices, achieving a clean driving record and reducing fuel consumption by efficient route planning.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL A OTR Driver

Werner Enterprises
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
  • Established strong working relationships with fellow drivers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, and other key stakeholders in the transportation process for seamless operations.
  • Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
  • Increased overall safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vehicle equipment and load.

Class B CDL Driver Passngers

Jaunt
03.2017 - 01.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Navigated challenging road conditions, ensuring safe transportation of goods and passengers.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the team by adhering to all company guidelines and reporting issues promptly.
  • Upheld a clean driving record throughout tenure as Class B CDL Driver, reflecting commitment to safe driving practices.

Rural Mail Carrier

USPS
04.2016 - 10.2017
  • Developed strong relationships with rural customers through consistent communication and exceptional service quality.
  • Handled accurate cash payments for postage and incurred fees.
  • Utilized USPS technology tools effectively to track packages accurately throughout the delivery process.
  • Adhered to all postal regulations while delivering mail, upholding the USPS standard of professionalism.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in mail sorting and delivery by consistently double-checking addresses and package labels.
  • Handled sensitive materials confidentially, protecting customer privacy and meeting USPS guidelines for secure mailing practices.
  • Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.

School Bus Driver

Fluanna County Transpotation
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

CDL Class B Driver

Jaunt
02.2001 - 03.2015

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  • Maintained vehicle and equipment in optimal condition for efficient operations and reduced downtime.
  • Promoted a positive work environment as part of a team-oriented atmosphere among fellow drivers.
  • Trained new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and proper vehicle operation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and safe pick up and drop offs.
  • Navigated diverse road conditions, demonstrating strong adaptability and excellent driving skills.
  • Reduced fuel consumption through efficient route planning and effective driving techniques.
  • Increased route efficiency by utilizing GPS technology and staying updated on traffic patterns.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orange County High School
Orange, VA
06-1997

Skills

  • Safe driving practices
  • Equipment maintenance know-how
  • Weather condition awareness
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Vehicle inspection proficiency
  • GPS navigation mastery
  • Load securement
  • Route planning expertise
  • Vehicle inspections
  • DOT compliance
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Long-haul driving

Certification

  • 160 Hours of Certificate Of Completion Entry Level CDL class A training in Operations of tractor- trailer trucks
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.

Timeline

CDL A OTR Driver

Werner Enterprises
01.2023 - 12.2024

Class B CDL Driver Passngers

Jaunt
03.2017 - 01.2022

Rural Mail Carrier

USPS
04.2016 - 10.2017

School Bus Driver

Fluanna County Transpotation
03.2015 - 10.2016

CDL Class B Driver

Jaunt
02.2001 - 03.2015
  • 160 Hours of Certificate Of Completion Entry Level CDL class A training in Operations of tractor- trailer trucks
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.

High School Diploma -

Orange County High School
Portia Bates