Michael E. Kirkwood
Mesquite, TX 75150
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Objective: Seeking a truck driver position
Skills:
. Excellent map reading skills and possess own GPS unit
. Good communication, writing and organizational skills
. Able to work independently and for long periods of time
. Exceptional knowledge of tractor and flat bed trailers
. Skilled in duties such as loading, unloading, hooking, and maintenance
. Follow guidelines and continue to obtain knowledge of state and
federal DOT regulations
Education:
General Education Diploma,
Allen High School, Allen, TX
Work Experience:
Greatwide Dedicated for The Trident Company - Truck driver Feb 3
1993 to Dec 16 2011 to now 2014 trident sub leased to great wide same job
new people signing check
. Look into the maintenance of assigned company tractor/trailer,
schedule appointments for servicing, and ensure vehicle is in legal
operating condition
. Driving tractor with flat bed trailer to transport materials including
metals and industrial plastic products
. Responsible for loading and unloading materials with the help of a
fork lift, by hand, or overhead crane
. Strapping and safely secure materials to flat bed trailer, building of
side boards, and covering/securing tarp over trailer
. Responsible for providing service in the areas of fuel, water, oil,
vehicle repairs and air requirements
. Responsible for company-issued fuel credit card
. Transport materials to various locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and
Louisiana
. Maintain own driver log book with paper and log systems
. Several occasions required use of low boy trailer to transport heavy
equipment with self-loading and unloading
Awards: Received several annual Personal Safety (accident- free) awards
during tenure
Licenses: Texas issued CDL Class A with tanker End. Driver License,
Certified Forklift Operator License/over head crane certified.