Jacob Adams
Lebanon
Summary
Seasoned truck driver with extensive experience in hazardous materials handling and DOT regulations compliance, demonstrated during tenures at Quality Carriers and other notable firms. Excelled in emergency response and fluid hauling, ensuring safety and efficiency. Skilled in utilizing GPS for optimal routing, with a strong focus on maintaining vehicle integrity and public safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Regional Truck Driver
Quality Carriers
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Unloaded chemicals at plants, taking care to prevent spills.
OTR Truck Driver
KT Freight LLC
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Identified best routes per delivery and navigated to each location using GPS devices.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
Prep Cook
The Picnic Tap
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
OTR Truck Driver
Frontier Logistical Services
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Evaluated hazardous conditions to develop successful mitigation strategy and maintain public safety throughout procedures.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
Fuel Truck Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline and diesel to customers.
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
General Laborer
Aerotek
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Provided maintenance for construction equipment.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
Fuel Truck Driver
SAVAGE SERVICES INC
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
- Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of diesel to locomotive engines and holding tanks on rail yard property.
OTR Truck Driver
PAM Transport
11.2014 - 04.2017
- Recorded trip details on ELD to provide complete accounts of miles traveled, rest times and expenses.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Identified best routes per delivery and navigated to each location using GPS devices.
- Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
Education
Louisville Male HS
Automotive Technology -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- DOT regulations compliance
- Emergency response training
- Commercial driver's license
- Fluid hauling
Timeline
CDL Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2025 - 06.2025
Regional Truck Driver
Quality Carriers
03.2022 - 12.2024
OTR Truck Driver
KT Freight LLC
08.2021 - 03.2022
Prep Cook
The Picnic Tap
09.2020 - 07.2021
OTR Truck Driver
Frontier Logistical Services
10.2019 - 08.2020
Fuel Truck Driver
Florida Rock & Tank Lines
12.2018 - 10.2019
General Laborer
Aerotek
04.2018 - 11.2018
Fuel Truck Driver
SAVAGE SERVICES INC
04.2017 - 03.2018
OTR Truck Driver
PAM Transport
11.2014 - 04.2017
Automotive Technology -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Louisville Male HS
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