Kenneth Harris II
Class A CDL DRIVER
Port Allen, LA 70767
************@*****.***
As a Tanker driver, employed with Highway Transport Chemical, I have successfully transported and unloaded Methanol, Flocculant, Caustics, Sodium Chloride, Acrylic and Ethylene Glycol to various oil and gas production locations using Nalco Champion's Zero Defect Delivery protocols for safe Chemical transfer. As a Tanker driver employed with Schneider National Bulk, I have successfully transported and unloaded Hydrogen Fluoride, Formaldehyde, Petroleum Coke, Acrylates and various grades of Oil to refineries, rail-cars, manufacturing plants, nuclear facilities, water treatment facilities and excavation sites both manned and unmanned. I have also attended Pilot Thomas logistics Academy and learned how to load petrochemicals safely at terminal racks. My career as a Hazmat delivery Specialist has taken me to many oilfield chemical production facilities all over the country such as DOW, BASF, HEXION, OILTANKING TEXAS CITY, NALCO CHAMPION, RUBICON, HUNTSMAN, PRAXAIR, ChemSolUSA, SOLVAY, SNF, EASTMAN, CHEVRON PHILLIPS, OXYCHEM, BP Whiting Refinery, INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY, EXXONMOBIL and MARATHON. I understand the danger of working with hazardous materials in hazardous environments. I am perpetual in my approach to ensure the necessary steps are taken to mitigate danger to myself, to my fellow employees and the motoring public. I harbor a willingness to incorporate safe, effective work practices with quality service to ensure customer satisfaction and company goals are exceeded. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Class A CDL Driver
Trans Quality, Inc. - Bolingbrook, IL
January 2023 to Present
Local Shuttle Van Driver
ProDrivers Branch No:50024 - Orlando, FL
August 2022 to January 2023
Hauling empty double trailers from Penske lease located in Baton Rouge LA to Houston TX and loaded double trailers from Houston TX to Baton Rouge for local delivery. The assignment does require experience hooking dolly to pub trailers and use of hand truck and local route driving, making deliveries when needed. The client is Readers Wholesale Distributors of Houston TX. Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Planned routes via book map meeting delivery schedules at least 30mins prior to ETA.
• Properly maneuvering and assembling tandem dolly to Pub trailers for double trailer transport.
• Inspected tractor and trailer for mechanical and safety issues before, during and after trips.
• Carefully reviewed shipping bills before and after loading to ensure legal shipment.
• Performed preventative maintenance.
• Conducted data entry via PeopleNet.
• Properly blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to the docks.
• Deliveries varied with use of pallet jack and pallet sorting techniques to verify product delivery.
• Observed and maintained hours of service regulations.
• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to shipment.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation. Class A Regional Driver
NFI Industries - Baton Rouge, LA
November 2021 to June 2022
53ft Box Van running regional relay ..drop loaded/ G&P Michelin Tires from Hammond LA Drop Yard to Laredo TX export and Hook loaded G&P Michellin Tires from Laredo TX Export to Hammond LA Drop Yard. This was a dedicated account.
Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Planned routes via book map meeting delivery schedules at least 30mins prior to ETA.
• Inspected tractor and trailer for mechanical and safety issues before, during and after trips.
• Carefully reviewed shipping bills before and after loading to ensure legal shipment.
• Performed preventative maintenance.
• Conducted data entry via PeopleNet.
• Properly blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to the docks.
• Deliveries varied with use of pallet jack and pallet sorting techniques to verify product delivery.
• Observed and maintained hours of service regulations.
• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to shipment.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation. Local Class A Transport Driver
Central Crude, Inc - Broussard, LA
May 2020 to November 2021
Remote assignments, Worked primarily south of Hwy90 as far as Gibson La, Gauging Oil storage tanks, retrieving oil samples for gravity and oil quality prior to Loading. calculating and recording volume of storage to and from lease to Transport and unload at Placid Refinery located in West Baton Rouge. Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complied with the hazardous material regulations in the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Prepared invoices and driver trip report requirements accurately, completely and timely.
• Maintained proper placards in compliance with shipping papers.
• Read English, analyzed, and interpreted safety data sheets(SDS), bill of ladings, emergency response guides, manuals reports and technical instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performed pre-trip and post- trip vehicle inspections on all company equipment which required walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and climbing.
• Operated forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters and gauges.
• Operated and monitored manual valves, hydraulic valves, pumps and compressors.
• Operated and monitor pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck.
• Properly gauged storage tanks, measuring the product from bottom to surface, converting feet to gross gallons and pounds.
• Loaded and unload corrosives, flammables, and poisonous production chemicals at refineries, manufacturing plants, water treatment plants and production terminals.
• Verified labels on tanks, delivery tickets and tank numbers to verify product.
• Performed work assignments using sections of hose that exceeded 40' in length, measured about 1.5' to 3in in diameter, and lifted as much as 75lbs
Class A OTR Refrigerated Van Driver
Climate Express Inc - Union, MO
March 2020 to April 2021
Safely transported refrigerated Goods to and from manufacturing plants, retail and distribution centers. 53ft Refrigerated Freight Drop and Hook thru 48 states. Company Contracted thru FEMA and Mclane Food Services Distribution.
Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Planned routes via book map meeting delivery schedules at least 30mins prior to ETA.
• Inspected tractor and trailer for mechanical and safety issues before, during and after trips.
• Carefully reviewed shipping bills before and after loading to ensure legal shipment.
• Performed preventative maintenance.
• Conducted data entry via Qualcomms and Omintracs.
• Properly blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to the docks.
• Deliveries varied with use of pallet jack and pallet sorting techniques to verify product delivery.
• Carefully Monitored Refrigerated Powered System for accurate Temperature Control.
• Observed and maintained hours of service regulations.
• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to shipment.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation. Class A Driver/Lube Tech
Pilot Thomas Logistics - Broussard, LA
November 2019 to December 2019
Remote assignments, Worked primarily in the San Antonio Texas area servicing pumps and compressors. Fueling rigs mostly unmanned lease sites in MICRO BULK TRUCK. DRIVER LOADED THE TANKS AT OIL AND GAS TERMINALS. Safely transported hazardous materials via bulk tanker.
• Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complied with the hazardous material regulations in the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Prepared invoices and driver trip report requirements accurately, completely and timely.
• Maintained proper placards in compliance with shipping papers.
• Read English, analyzed, and interpreted safety data sheets(SDS), bill of ladings, emergency response guides, manuals reports and technical instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performed pre-trip and post- trip vehicle inspections on all company equipment which required walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and climbing.
• Operated forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters and gauges.
• Operated and monitored manual valves, hydraulic valves, pumps and compressors.
• Operated and monitor pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck.
• Properly gauged storage tanks, measuring the product from bottom to surface, converting feet to gross gallons and pounds.
• Loaded and unload corrosives, flammables, and poisonous production chemicals at refineries, manufacturing plants, water treatment plants and production terminals.
• Verified labels on tanks, delivery tickets and tank numbers to verify product.
• Performed work assignments using sections of hose that exceeded 40' in length, measured about 1.5' to 3in in diameter, and lifted as much as 75lbs
Class A Regional Transport Driver
Highway Transport Chemical Inc - Geismar, LA
October 2017 to August 2019
Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complied with the hazardous material regulations in the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Prepared invoices and driver trip report requirements accurately, completely and timely.
• Maintained proper placards in compliance with shipping papers.
• Read English, analyzed, and interpreted safety data sheets(SDS), bill of ladings, emergency response guides, manuals reports and technical instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performed pre-trip and post- trip vehicle inspections on all company equipment which required walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and climbing.
• Connected and disconnected trailer and adjust dollies as needed.
• Connected and disconnected trailer airlines and electrical connections.
• Operated forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters and gauges.
• Operated and monitored manual valves, hydraulic valves, pumps and compressors.
• Operated and monitor pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck.
• Properly gauged storage tanks, measuring the product from bottom to surface, converting feet to gross gallons and pounds.
• Loaded and unload corrosives, flammables, and poisonous production chemicals at refineries, manufacturing plants, water treatment plants and production terminals.
• Verified labels on tanks, delivery tickets and tank numbers to verify product.
• Performed work assignments using sections of hose that exceeded 40' in length, measured about 1.5' to 3in in diameter, and lifted as much as 75lbs
• Connected and disconnected production hoses and hose sections.
• Lined up hoses and dry break connections.
• Safely filled tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings.
• Retrieved product samples.
• Performed assignments using pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools.
• Opened, closed, and secured valve outlets using Velcro straps, drip buckets, spill pads or absorbent diapers.
• Operated and monitored heat ex-changers or heat in transit systems during transport.
• Safely transported loaded and empty tanks of various sizes, makes/models, and configurations.
• Worked under hot, cold and rainy weather conditions.
• Operated the truck off road, on lease roads that were narrow and had steep inclines.
• Conducted blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to injection points inside refineries and plant facilities.
• Conducted data entry via Qualcomms and Omintracs.
• Maintained hours of service regulations.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation. Class A Regional Transport Driver
Schneider National Bulk Inc - Reserve, LA
October 2016 to October 2017
Safely transported hazardous materials via bulk tanker.
• Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Complied with the hazardous material regulations in the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Prepared invoices and driver trip report requirements accurately, completely and timely.
• Maintained proper placards in compliance with shipping papers.
• Read English, analyzed, and interpreted safety data sheets(SDS), bill of ladings, emergency response guides, manuals reports and technical instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performed pre-trip and post- trip vehicle inspections on all company equipment which required walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and climbing.
• Connected and disconnected trailer and adjust dollies as needed.
• Connected and disconnected trailer airlines and electrical connections.
• Operated forklifts, drum dollies, trailer hoists, chemical pumps, hoses, meters and gauges.
• Operated and monitored manual valves, hydraulic valves, pumps and compressors.
• Operated and monitored pumps and valves for loading and unloading, both on and off the truck.
• Properly gauged storage tanks, measuring the product from bottom to surface, converting feet to gross gallons and pounds.
• Loaded and unloaded corrosives, flammables, and poisonous production chemicals at refineries, manufacturing plants, water treatment plants and production terminals.
• Verified labels on tanks, delivery tickets and tank numbers to verify the right product.
• Performed work assignments using sections of hoses that exceeded 40' in length, measured about 1.5' to 3in in diameter, and lifted as much as 75lbs.
• Connected and disconnected production hoses and hose sections.
• Lined up hoses and dry break connections.
• Safely filled tanks of all types and sizes using various size hoses, nozzles, and fittings.
• Retrieved product samples.
• Performed assignments using pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, hammers, and other hand tools.
• Opened, closed, and secured valve outlets using hose straps, drip buckets, spill pads or absorbent diapers.
• Operated and monitored heat ex-changers or heat in transit systems during transport.
• Safely transported loaded and empty tanks of various sizes, makes/models, and configurations.
• Worked under hot, cold and rainy weather conditions.
• Drove the truck off road, on lease roads that were narrow and had steep inclines.
• Conducted blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to injection points inside refineries and plant facilities.
• Conducted data entry via Qualcomm and Omnitrac.
• Maintained hours of service regulations.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation.
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Class A Expedited OTR Driver
CRST International Inc - Cedar Rapids, IA
July 2015 to September 2016
Safely transported finished goods and raw materials from coast to coast; to and from manufacturing plants, retail and distribution centers.
• Observed federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Complied with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Planned routes via book map meeting delivery schedules at least 30mins prior to ETA.
• Inspected tractor and trailer for mechanical and safety issues before, during and after trips.
• Carefully reviewed shipping bills before and after loading to ensure legal shipment.
• Performed preventative maintenance.
• Conducted data entry via Qualcomms and Intraclass.
• Properly blind side, parallel, curb side, straight line and sight side backing to the docks.
• Observed and maintained hours of service regulations.
• Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to shipment.
• Kept a clean neat appearance during every shift to maintain a professional company representation. Structural Welder
Turner Industries Group LLC - Baton Rouge, LA
December 2014 to July 2015
Complied with to proper protective equipment protocols.
Aided in the reconditioning of storage containers and high/ low pressure tanks in chemical storage facilities.
Welded on carbon, stainless steel sheets, structures, castings and other components used in fabricated steel work.
Welded by arc methods using gas shielded flux core wire welding procedures.
Selected the correct welding wire and adjusted welding machine feed to make welds specific.
Closely monitored project drawings and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel fabricated structures.
Crafted welds which were proven in strength and appearance, whether flat, horizontal or vertical.
Chipped and grinded excess weld slag, or spatter using hand chisels, power chipper, portable grinders and arc cutting equipment.
Assisted fitters in cleaning, moving, holding, clamping and preparing work pieces
Worked at elevated heights up to 65ft.
Education
Class A CDL in Commercial Driving
North American Driver Training Academy - Cedar Rapids, IA July 2015 to August 2016
Diploma of Welding Technology in Production Line Welding Capital Area Technical College - Baton Rouge, LA
October 2012 to December 2014
Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences Baton Rouge Community College - Baton Rouge, LA
August 2001 to June 2004
High School Diploma
Robert E Lee High School - Baton Rouge, LA
June 2000
Skills
• Able to read English, analyze, and interpret safety data sheets, bill of ladings, emergency response guides, manuals reports and technical instructions in an efficient and timely manner.
• I have a working knowledge on the appropriate use and application of personal protective equipment: FrCs, H2S monitors, wet suits, respirators, hard hat, earplugs, face shields, goggles and steel toe boots.
• Able to work with basic mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Able to define problems, collect data, collect samples, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Able to conduct daily assignments and responsibilities using on-board, hand-held, or terminal computers, electric logging devices, and tablets with various software programs.
• Able to organize, manage and Prepare paperwork requirements accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Able to handle products in various types of containment including bulk drums, totes, Porta-Feeds and mini/micro-feed units.
• Able to demonstrate a positive, cooperative, team-oriented behavior with dispatchers, managers, fellow employees and supervisors; for instructions, training and guidance.
• Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, immediate associates and supervisors in an efficient and timely manner.
• Actively participates in company initiatives and positively contributes to exceed company goals.
• Able to adhere to or remain compliant to company policies and rules set forth to promote and support the company's safety standards.
• Able to conform to customer on-site policies and procedure.
• Able to drive manual transmission.
• Able to drive, sit or stand for extended periods of time, up to 11 hours. Certifications and Licenses
PEC Safeland Certification
October 2019 to Present
The PEC Basic Orientation SafeGulf Training Course was designed to take place of multiple Operator orientations and to give each student a general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and gas industry, upstream, downstream, onshore or offshore.
CPR/First Aid and AED Certification
October 2019 to October 2021
This card certifies the above named individual has successfully completed the required objectives and hands on skill evaluations to the satisfaction of a currently authorized MEDIC First Aid Instructor. The program conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid.
Fall Protection Certification
October 2019 to October 2020
Fall Arrest Systems: Harness, Lanyard, Connector and Anchors H2S Basic Certification
October 2019 to October 2020
Toxic effects of H2S
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) August 2021 to August 2026
Identification required for all maritime or offshore workers who need unescorted access to areas of MTSA regulated facilities.
Class A CDL
September 2021 to August 2026
007781294/ with X endorsements
NSC Professional Truck Driver Certification
October 2017 to Present
Understanding the risks of distracted driving
Tanker Endorsement
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
Welding Certification
Hazmat Endorsement