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KEVIN BEAVER
*****.****@*****.*** 919-***-**** Hubert, NC 28539
Seasoned Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers. Bringing clean driving record, CDL A, TWIC, Tanker, and current HAZMAT, endorsement. Customer-oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork. Cargo Handling
Route Management
Refrigerated Trailers Operation
Clean MVR
Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
Loading and Unloading
Problem-Solving
Heavy Lifting
Adaptability and Flexibility
Cargo Security
Vehicle Inspection
Attention to Detail
Safety and Emergency Equipment
Delivery Instructions Verification
Dangerous Goods Transportation
Truck Weighing
State and Federal Regulations
GPS Applications
Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Time Management
Tractor-Trailer Operation
Dependable and Reliable
Courteous and Polite Demeanor
Trained in FMCSA Safety Regulations
Efficient Trip Planner
Air Brake Certification
Puryear Tank Lines Apex, NC
CDL Class a Truck Driver
02/2022 - Current
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles. Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes. Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current. Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
Summary
Skills
Experience
Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products. Gaines and Company Knightdale, NC
Fuel Truck Driver
04/2021 - 08/2022
Inspected equipment for defects and safe operating condition, following state and local specifications.
Completed pre- and post-trip truck inspections to report and record defects or malfunction
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
Gaines and Company Knightdale, NC
Transportation Manager
08/2021 - 01/2022
Reported maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team. Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Assessed needs and allocated resources to meet demand. Supervised staff of 4 in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employee's skill set.
Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts. McLane Food Service Temple, TX
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
02/2021 - 04/2021
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles. Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current. Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
Prime Inc. Springfield, MO
CDL Class a Driver
12/2016 - 01/2021
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
Hot Z Transportation Salem, VA
CDL Class a Driver
09/2016 - 12/2016
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Unloaded ethanol at bulk plants and made every effort to avoid spillage. Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
Daybreak Express Newark, NJ
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
01/2016 - 09/2016
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks. Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes. Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
LandStar Jacksonville, FL
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
07/2015 - 12/2015
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Daybreak Express Newark, NJ
CDL a OTR Truck Driver
01/2013 - 07/2015
Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods. Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies. Drove tractor-trailer combinations to transport and deliver products, livestock or other materials.
Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
Ag Trucking Apex, NC
CDL Tanker Driver
06/2012 - 12/2012
Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
Inspected vehicles regularly to identify issues quickly, reporting problems to company mechanics.
Hauled food grade oil to customers in tanker trucks. Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
Carolina Trucking Academy Garner, NC
Diploma in CDL A
08/2006
Enka High School Candler, NC
General Studies
05/1986
Education and Training