Edet Akpan
Austell,GA
Summary
Experienced driver with a strong record in safe transport, DOT compliance, and vehicle inspections. Known for dependable route planning, cargo securement, and clear communication with dispatch and customers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Cobb County School System
Marietta, Georgia
10.2022 - Current
- Drove school buses for Cobb County School System student transportation routes.
- Inspected bus equipment and documented safety issues before daily service.
- Loaded and unloaded students using safe boarding and exiting procedures.
- Supported students with special needs during safe transport to and from school.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.
Driver
Argos, USA
Alpharetta, Georgia
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
Driver
TransForce
Alexandria, Virginia
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
Driver
Golden Enterprise
Austell, Georgia
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA09-1982
Skills
- Commercial driving
- School bus operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- DOT compliance
- Cargo securement
Timeline
Driver
Cobb County School System
10.2022 - Current
Driver
Argos, USA
04.2021 - 03.2022
Driver
TransForce
10.2018 - 10.2019
Driver
Golden Enterprise
05.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Southern University And A&M College