Josh Scales
Maynardville
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator Truck Driver with a proven track record at Bruce Oakley, excelling in safety compliance and vehicle maintenance. Demonstrated self-motivation and discipline, achieving zero accidents through meticulous logbook management and proactive inspections. Skilled in delivery scheduling and critical thinking, ensuring efficient operations and timely deliveries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Bruce Oakley
2019.07 - 2025.08
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Rtr Transportation Services
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Spring Hill Transport
2017.05 - 2018.10
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
2016.10 - 2017.05
- Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved coordination and scheduling.
- Reduced downtime due to mechanical issues by quickly identifying problems and coordinating repairs.
Truck Driver
A.N. Webber
2016.05 - 2016.10
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
Farm Hand
Burris Farms
2014.11 - 2015.12
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
Education
Page High
Franklin TnSkills
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Safety compliance
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Truck loading and unloading
- Paperwork coordination
- Logbook management
- GPS navigation systems
- Vehicle maintenance
- Delivery scheduling
- Critical thinking capacity
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Bruce Oakley
2019.07 - 2025.08
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Rtr Transportation Services
2018.10 - 2019.06
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Spring Hill Transport
2017.05 - 2018.10
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Western Express Trucking
2016.10 - 2017.05
Truck Driver
A.N. Webber
2016.05 - 2016.10
Farm Hand
Burris Farms
2014.11 - 2015.12
Page High