KENNETH J. DAVIS
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COLUMBUS, GA
Professional Profile
Professional Class A CDL Truck Driver with 10+ years of experience transporting freight throughout the United States. Adept at map navigation to ensure timely deliveries. Superior driving record and safety conscious while maintaining compliance of DOT regulations. Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, communication, and the ability of assuming leadership.
•transportation services
•logistics operations
•freight handling
•inventory control
•over the road experience
•commercial driver’s license
•tanker endorsement
•dry van & reefers
•report generation & recordkeeping
•map & navigation expert
Education & Training
CR England Trucking School
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 2010
Randolph Clay High School
HS Diploma
2001
Professional Experience
APL Cargo Mar 2020 – Present
Professional Truck Driver
Operate a tractor-trailer across 48 states transporting goods and materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail, and distribution centers
Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as preventative maintenance
Data entry into automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process; comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions; Collect and verify delivery instructions
Ensure timely delivery of goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight
Report defects, accidents, and violations; Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports
Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment
Perform operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires to ensure safe and proper operation
Operate vehicles typically having a GVW of 80,000 pounds
JT Freight May 2019 – Feb 2020
Professional Truck Driver
Operated a tractor-trailer nation-wide with a GVW up to 80,000 pounds
Performed proper route planning based on traffic and weather conditions to reduce delays
Communicated with fleet managers, dispatchers, and brokers to coordinate material handling and delivery
Balanced materials, secured loads, and verified weight limits to avoid safety or compliance
Verified contents of shipment against shipment paperwork/Bill of Lading; verified and acquired signatures
Completed deliveries within a timely manner and in good condition
Tracked & maintained logs in accordance with DOT regulations
Star Partners Feb 2017 – May 2019
Professional Truck Driver
Operated a tractor-trailer across 48 states transporting goods and materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail, and distribution centers
Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as preventative maintenance
Data entry into automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process; comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions; Collected and verified delivery instructions
Ensured timely delivery of goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight
Reported defects, accidents, and violations; Maintained records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports
Operated vehicles typically having a GVW of 80,000 pounds
JB Hunt SpartanNash Aug 2015 – Feb 2017
Professional Truck Driver
Operated a tractor-trailer across 48 states transporting goods and materials to and from manufacturing plants, retail, and distribution centers
Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as preventative maintenance
Data entry into automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process; comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions; Collected and verified delivery instructions
Ensured timely delivery of goods while preserving quality and integrity of the freight
Reported defects, accidents, and violations; Maintained records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports