Arthur Best III
Wilmington
Summary
Reliable Class A Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Skilled in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and safety compliance, ensuring timely deliveries. Excel at communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate unexpected challenges on the road. Committed to maintaining professionalism and integrity in every aspect of work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver Class A Wilmington Port
Wilmington Shipping Company
Wilmington
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Hauling shipping containers to and from the port of Wilmington.
- Hazmat and non-hazmat.
- Hauled shipping containers from 45', 40', and 20'.
OTR Truck Driver (Over the Road Truck Driver)
Prima Express
Joliet
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Transported a variety of consumer goods to and from distribution centers, pick-up and live load locations throughout the 48 states.
- Ensured safe and on-time pick-time and delivery of transported goods.
- Load and unload consumer goods from trailers.
- Managed the completion and delivery of all paperwork accompanying all transported loads.
- Assisted in pre-trip route planning, using area knowledge to achieve best load management.
Class A Delivery Driver (TEMP)
Guaranteed Supply Company
Wilmington
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Delivering Building Materials to jobsites for a Local Building Material Supply company.
- Performing Routine Inspections of vehicles and supplies to ensure road safety.
- Delivers Merchandise to customers.
- Load and unload Truck with Materials with a Moffett.
Transportation Driver
Carolina Bay At Autumn Hall
Wilmington
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Transporting residents to various locations, offering support, encouragement, and solace to residents.
- Ensuring residents are comfortable and safe during transit.
- Monitoring the scheduling system for transport requests and completing them promptly.
- Transport residents in a car, passenger van, and 24-passenger bus.
Delivery Driver
Veggie Wagon
Wilmington
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Specializing in delivery of fresh local North Carolina fruits, vegetables, and homemade products to veggie wagon locations.
- Loading and transporting items on behalf of a variety of clients and delivering them safely to their destinations.
- Preparing and completing documentation to ensure that each consignment is documented properly.
- Planning routes including scheduling essential stops, avoiding traffic and minimizing delays.
- Drive a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van to deliver to their destination.
Detailer and Delivery Driver
ICON Golf Cart Superstore
Wilmington
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Clean and prepare golf carts before pick-up and delivery.
- Load and unload golf carts on to trailer.
- Delivery golf carts to customer locations.
- Drive golf carts to get inspection done.
- Check mechanical condition of a golf cart and general clean up.
Class A CDL Driver GE Dedicated
Ryder Transportation
Wilmington
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Dedicated Route From GE in Wilmington, NC and Durham, NC and deliver to South Windsor, CT and Wilmington, MA.
- Delivered GE aviation jet parts.
- In route safety checks and organize parts in the trailer.
Delivery Specialist non-CDL and Class A CDL Driver
Carter Lumber
North Jackson
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for delivering materials to customers jobsites using the most efficient route available.
- Complies with all highway rules and regulations.
- Ensures that delivery schedules are met while providing friendly and professional service.
- Assists customers with loading and unloading of materials while at the job site.
- Four months operate a International 19' tilt and slide flatbed truck and a Box Truck 26' and a International 10-speed and automatic flatbed truck with a Moffett.
- General clean up and using fork left on company property.
Class A CDL Driver Walmart Dedicated Account
US Xpress
Auburn
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Transported Temp-Control consumer goods to and from Walmart store locations.
- Ensure safe and on-time delivery of transported temp-control foods.
- Load and unload consumer goods from trailers.
- Managed the completion and delivery of all paperwork accompanying all transported loads.
- Assisted in pre-trip route planning, using area knowledge to achieve best load management.
Class A CDL Driver Kroger Dedicated Account
US Xpress
Delaware
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Transported a variety of consumer goods to and from terminals and Kroger store locations.
- Ensured safe and on-time and pick-up time of delivery of transported goods.
- Load and unload consumer goods from trailers.
- Managed the completion and delivery of all paperwork accompanying all transported loads.
- Assisted in pre-trip route planning, using area knowledge to achieve best load management.
Titanium Torch Cutter
United Alloys and Metals
Columbus
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Cut and trim Ti metal objects to specific dimensions.
- Setup Table Torch machine to cut Ti metal objects to a specific cut and monitor the operation.
- Arm-Hand steadiness, problem sensitivity, handling and moving objects.
- Torch along weld line at a specified speed and angle to cut or trim metal.
- Wide range of physical activity and extreme heat conditions.
- Maintain work area and equipment (torch, oxy/fuel tanks, and forklift).
- Maintain cutting torch safety equipment.
- General clean up.
Class A CDL Driver OfficeMax Dedicated Account
Werner Enterprises
Hazleton
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Transported a variety of office max supplies to and from the distribution center to office max locations throughout the Mid-west and Mid East.
- Ensured safe and on-time pick-up and delivery of transported goods.
- Unloaded office max goods from trailers.
- Managed the completion and delivery of all paperwork accompanying all transported loads.
- Assisted in pre-trip route planning, using area knowledge to achieve best load management.
Class A CDL Driver Walmart Dedicated Account
US Xpress
Gas City
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Transported a variety of consumer goods to and from Walmart distribution centers to Walmart store locations throughout the Mid-west.
- Ensured safe and on-time pick-time and delivery of transported goods.
- Load and unload consumer goods from trailers.
- Managed the completion and delivery of all paperwork accompanying all transported loads.
- Assisted in pre-trip route planning, using area knowledge to achieve best load management.
Education
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
NC05.2025
Bachelor's degree - Game Programming and Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04.2025
Certificate - Information Technology Systems Administration, Computer / Networking
MyComputerCareer
Columbus, OH10.2017
Diploma - Tractor Trailer Driving
TDDS Technical Institute
Lake Milton, OH08.2011
High school diploma -
Harrison Central High School
Cadiz, OH05.2005
Skills
- Van and commercial driving
- Forklift operation
- Load and unload logistics
- Supervisory experience
- Network and system administration
- Tanker and flatbed driving
- Automotive repair skills
- Delivery and transportation expertise
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Customer service excellence
- Disaster recovery planning
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), A, 05/31/25, NC, N (Tank vehicles), X (Tank + Hazardous)
- Alabama Metal Coil Certification, Present
- Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate, Present
- Tractor Trailer Driving Program Certificate, Present
- Defensive Driving Course Professional Truck Driver Certificate, Present
- Online OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Course Certificate, Present
- Air Brake Endorsement, CDL B
- Tanker Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
- TWIC Card, 11/30/26
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver Class A Wilmington Port
Wilmington Shipping Company
04.2024 - 04.2025
OTR Truck Driver (Over the Road Truck Driver)
Prima Express
05.2023 - 03.2024
Class A Delivery Driver (TEMP)
Guaranteed Supply Company
03.2023 - 03.2023
Transportation Driver
Carolina Bay At Autumn Hall
09.2022 - 02.2023
Delivery Driver
Veggie Wagon
06.2022 - 08.2022
Detailer and Delivery Driver
ICON Golf Cart Superstore
03.2022 - 05.2022
Class A CDL Driver GE Dedicated
Ryder Transportation
01.2019 - 04.2020
Delivery Specialist non-CDL and Class A CDL Driver
Carter Lumber
06.2018 - 10.2018
Class A CDL Driver Walmart Dedicated Account
US Xpress
01.2018 - 04.2018
Class A CDL Driver Kroger Dedicated Account
US Xpress
01.2016 - 02.2017
Titanium Torch Cutter
United Alloys and Metals
09.2015 - 01.2016
Class A CDL Driver OfficeMax Dedicated Account
Werner Enterprises
05.2015 - 09.2015
Class A CDL Driver Walmart Dedicated Account
US Xpress
01.2015 - 04.2015
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
Bachelor's degree - Game Programming and Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Information Technology Systems Administration, Computer / Networking
MyComputerCareer
Diploma - Tractor Trailer Driving
TDDS Technical Institute
High school diploma -
Harrison Central High School
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