Lamont Howard

96 Albemarle St     Springfield, Ma, 01109     (413) 523-6523        lihoward82@yahoo.com

 

Professional Experience

CarQuest Auto Parts, Agawam Ma

Parts Delivery Driver August 2015- Present

·Safe and timely delivery of automotive parts

·Privide excellent customer service while performng deliveries

·Daily inspection of delivery vehicles

·Located and selected merchandise and verified against delivery sheet                specifications

Blue Rhino

Driver March 2015-June 2015

·Load, secure, transport, delivers, and unloads propane to and from specified destinations

·Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulations and company procedures

·During daily interaction with customers provide exceptional customer service by supplying basic service information and answering inquires

·Operates truck in accordance to established safety procedures

 

J.B. Hunt, North Hatfield Ma

Driver September 2014 – November 2014

·On time delivery of product

·Practiced careful, defensive driving techniques to attain and maintain a perfect safety record

·Communicated well with customers, using sound judgment to resolve problems

·Daily operation of 28', 46', 51', and 53' refrigerated and dry vans

· Monitored delivery truck performance, performed routine maintenance, and filled out necessary paperwork

·Frequent use of maps and Global Positioning System Technology

 

Western Express inc , Nashville Tn

Dry Van Driver April 2014 – August 2014

·Handled various shipments of heavy goods and materials safely from the manufacturing plant to respective clients or warehouses

·Communicated with dispatch to report about the arrival of shipments, delay in transportation, minor accidents, etc.

·Transported materials to various locations with a demonstrated ability to navigate a 53' trailer through city traffic.

·Operated a semi-trailer to transport goods, parts and materials, averaging 2300 miles a week with zero DOT infractions

·Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.

·Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.

 

 

 

National Vinyl, Chicopee Ma

Delivery Driver, July 2013 – March 2014

·Drove trucks to specified destinations

·Delivered goods to designated places

·Assisted with loading and unloading of trucks

· Picked up and load returned products

·Performed customer services at the time of deliveries

·Cleaned and maintained vehicle

·Performed preventive maintenance tasks on a regular basis

 

Square One, Springfield, Ma

Van Driver, Mar 2012 – June 2013

·Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.

·Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

·Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.

·Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.

·Drive gasoline and diesel  multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.

 

Dyncorp International, Various overseas locations

Senior Munitions Crew Chief, Sep 2007 – Apr 2010

·Received, stored, inspected, and transported U.S. Air Force munitions assets

·Maintained munitions handling equipment

·Supervised crews between 4-8 personnel during munitions operations ensuring all jobs completed safely and on time

 

United States Air Force, Various duty stations 

Munitions Systems Technician, May 2001 – Aug 2007

·Receive, identify, inspect, store, recondition, ship, issue, deliver, maintain, test and assemble guided and unguided nonnuclear munitions

·Transport munitions using forklifts, trucks, tractors, trailers, bomb-lift trucks, cranes, semi-tractor trailers and special-purpose vehicles

·Maintain and operate personal computers and the Sperry 1100 mainframe used with the Combat Ammunition System (CAS)

 

Education

Springfield Central High School, Springfield, MA

High School Diploma, June 2000

 

Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, Ma

A.S. Computer Information Technologies, May 2013

·Graduated with high honors 3.72 GPA

United Tractor Trailer School, Chicopee Ma

·Completed United Tractor Trailer School June 2013

·Obtained CDL Class A license August 2013

 

Additional Skills

·Proficient in personnel management, warehousing, electronics, computers, heavy equipment maintenance and operation and inventory management

·Very fast learner, work well as part of a team or on individual tasks

·Hold a current Forklift operator’s license

·Offers an impeccable Massachusetts state driving record and a proficiency in 18-wheeler operations.

·Maintains a high energy level and possess a strong stamina for lifting heavy loads and working long hours in inclement weather conditions.

·Accustomed to hard work, heavy lifting with experience unloading and loading trailers in awkward situations. Adept at unloading by hand, with hand trucks and with forklifts.

·Familiar with the federal and state traffic laws and regulations

·Hazmat and Tanker Endorsed