Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Shifting Gears
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Patrick Christopher Jones

BATON ROUGE

Summary

Results-driven logistics professional with extensive experience in the transportation industry, specializing in hazardous materials handling and client relationship management. Achievements include optimizing delivery routes that significantly enhance operational efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety and DOT regulations. Proven ability to foster team development as both a supervisor and company driver, committed to delivering exceptional service, and exceeding industry standards. As an owner-operator, I'm committed to delivering exceptional service, timely deliveries, and building stronger business practices in the logistics and transportation industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Penley Oil Company
Oklahoma City
03.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated seamless transport to the border in collaboration with Mexican teams.
  • Executed secure handling and transportation of Hazardous Materials.
  • Conducted thorough tests and loading of Fuel, Condensate, and Crude Oil.
  • Executed on-time transportation of all freight.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and HOS rules.
  • Maintenance, repairs, and fuel for trucks and equipment.

Professional Regional Driver

Harden Trucking, LLC
Dallas
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Operate commercial vehicles in eight (20+) regional states.
  • Recruiting and industry-based speaking engagements.
  • Supervised efficient trailer loading/unloading.
  • Conducted monthly inspections of company tractors and trailers.
  • Executed tractor and trailer recovery.
  • Streamlined daily office operations.

Professional OTR Driver

Melton Truck Lines
Tulsa
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Secure, inspect, and transport freight.
  • Properly maintain the tractor, flatbed trailer, and all securement equipment.
  • Maintain comprehensive records, logbooks and E-logs.
  • Ensured adherence to FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations.
  • Achieve and sustain zero DOT violations.
  • Nurture customer relations by serving all shippers and consignees in a professional, safe, and timely manner.

Local Transport Driver / Assistant Logistics Manager

Harden Trucking, LLC
Dallas
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Oversee logistics and inventory.
  • Handled on-site yard jockey responsibilities.
  • Provide comprehensive training to general labor temporary hires.
  • Cultivate customer relations, and secure new accounts.
  • Managed schedules and duties of contingent workforce.
  • Contributed to office operations and functions.

Crew Leader, Delivery Driver

Home Depot
Baton Rouge
02.2009 - 10.2018
  • Facilitated training sessions for incoming staff to enhance productivity.
  • Enhanced logistics by skillfully operating forklifts and unloading shipments.
  • Oversaw operations of Lumber Department.
  • Developed a culture focused on delivering outstanding client service.
  • Coordinate with contractors to ensure project alignment.
  • Ensured precise tracking of inventory to streamline ordering process.

Vending Sales / Route Driver

Andries Vending and Wholesale
Port Allen
06.2000 - 02.2009
  • Acquired products for inventory.
  • Successfully navigated routes and maintained timeliness.
  • Secured additional sales accounts.
  • Focus on detail and client-specific requirements.
  • Managed consignment agreement pay system bookkeeping.
  • Successfully introduced new market offerings.

Education

CDL Certification -

Coastal Truck Driving School
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2022

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
05.2020

Skills

  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Client relationship management
  • Staff training and development
  • Logistics management
  • Route optimization
  • Impeccable communication skills
  • Handling and securing of freight
  • Fuel efficiency maximization

Affiliations

  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Shifting Gears

Are you tired of cookie cutter resumes and mediocre job performances? The industry is plagued with excuses instead of on-time pick-ups and deliveries. Neglect of equipment instead of care and attention to detail has become common. Partner with me and lets shift the gears of trucking to accountability and excellence. 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner Operator

Penley Oil Company
03.2024 - Current

Professional Regional Driver

Harden Trucking, LLC
12.2022 - 03.2024

Professional OTR Driver

Melton Truck Lines
03.2022 - 11.2022

Local Transport Driver / Assistant Logistics Manager

Harden Trucking, LLC
10.2018 - 03.2022

Crew Leader, Delivery Driver

Home Depot
02.2009 - 10.2018

Vending Sales / Route Driver

Andries Vending and Wholesale
06.2000 - 02.2009

CDL Certification -

Coastal Truck Driving School

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Patrick Christopher Jones