Joshua Knight
Athens,TN
Summary
Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with an excellent safety record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
EVO Transportation
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for timely delivery of mail between Niota, TN and Harrisburg, PA.
- Then from Niota TN to Laurel MD.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
Driver
Roads Express
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for timely delivery of mail in a relay between Niota, TN and Harrisburg, PA.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Driver
IKE Transportation
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for operating a CMV in the southeast.
- Responsible for all pre and post-trip inspections as well as fuel and route planning.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Driver
Erosion Solutions
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible operation of tri-axle and dump trucks used for transporting dirt and stone to local infrastructure construction and repair locations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Driver
TRANSWOOD INC
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Hauling hazardous materials in a tanker locally.
- Loading and unloading.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
CUDD ENERGY SERVICES
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Examined proper lubrication and functioning of pumps and mechanical equipment through.
- Maintained supplies inventory by frequently checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for needed supplies.
- Maneuvered control panels to regulate and coordinate product flow rates.
- Reported operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel to promote timely maintenance of equipment and prevent potential injuries.
- Lifted, installed and removed equipment in extreme weather conditions and temperatures.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
- Trained CDL permit holders in the operation of commercial vehicles.
- Moved oversize and over weight vehicles on and off highways.
Driver
P&LS, Sugar Land
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Driving air-slides, pneumatic tanks, liquid tanks, hazmat and straight trucks including silo movers and Cranes.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Involved in training new drivers, and the safe loading and unloading of sand, cement and flatbed loads.
Driver
APEX
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Used forklift to load and unload Recycled paper and plastics.
- Performed Maintenance on truck, trailers and forklifts
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
CONVERGYS
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for customer accounts for DirecTV
- Required basic and advanced computer operations.
- Maintaining customer relations, troubleshooting technical problems.
- Upselling services
- Handling SPI (sensitive personal information) and PII (personally identifiable information) within the guidelines of all privacy protection regulations.
- Reconciled customer accounts and identified discrepancies for further investigation.
- Set up new customer accounts and updated existing profiles with latest information.
- Adhered to standards of quality and service as well as all compliance requirements.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
DRIVER
TRANSWOOD, ATI
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Responsible for the safe operation of a CMV between Leeds, Alabama and east Tennessee.
- Responsible for pre-trip inspections and post trip inspections of all equipment utilized during work day.
- Responsible for loading and unloading of a pneumatic bulk trailer
Driver
GIBCO
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Responsible operation of a tri-axle dump truck transporting dirt and stone to local infrastructure construction and repair locations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Driver
Hub Group
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for hauling intermodal freight between Atlanta, GA and Knoxville, TN.
- Responsible for ensuring intermodal container is properly secured to the chassis.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
Driver Trainer
Covenant Transport
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for the route and fuel planning of a CMV.
- Responsible for the ongoing training of my co-driver, and the safe operation of a CMV across the contiguous 48 states in compliance with the D.O.T. and F.M.C.S.A. regulations.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees .
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Driver
Interstate Distributor Co.
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
Delivery Driver
Lowe's
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Using a Moffett forklift safely both in-store and on-site to load and unload construction materials, appliances, and other equipment to residential locales and building sites.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Lease Operator
CRST Malone
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Independent contractor responsible for scheduling all freight in a way that minimized down-time.
- Responsible for route, load and fuel planning.
- 100% of the maintenance of my CMV and assigned trailer, maintained a perfect on-time delivery.
Driver Trainer, Independent Contractor
Perkins Specialized Transportation
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Consistent top-earning independent contractor for the company.
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
- responsible for scheduling all freight in a way that minimized down-time.
- Responsible for route, load and fuel planning.
- Responsible for 100% of the maintenance of my CMV and assigned trailer.
- Trained new drivers in proper load securement on flatbed trailers.
Driver
TMC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Operating in the contiguous 48 states.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
Independent contractor
Trans Am
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Operating in the contiguous 48 states
- Responsible for fuel, routing and time management.
- Maintained perfect safety record, responsible for maintenance and repairs of the CMV being leased.
Driver Trainer
Interstate Distribution Co
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Top earning driver with a perfect safety record.
- Maintained a perfect on-time delivery record operating in the 48 contiguous states.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees.
Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
10.2005 - 01.2009
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Dedicated General Motor's Fleet driver working in line haul and general freight.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Education
Certificate - Truck And Bus Driving
Attended Asu Newport
Newport AR09.2005
Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Load & Unload
- Commercial Driving
- Box Truck
- Tanker
- Driver Assistance
- Safe Driver
- Experienced Manual Transmission Driver
- Defensive Driver Training
- New Driver Training
- Class-A Driver
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
Additional Information
- Class A CDL X&T Endorsements
- Flatbed, Tanker, Reefer, Van, and Oversize Experience
- I Have worked in safety and dispatch
- Prior to Driving i have had resturaunt and retail management experience including ordering and scheduling
Timeline
Driver
Roads Express
02.2021 - 09.2021
Driver
EVO Transportation
01.2021 - Current
Driver
IKE Transportation
01.2019 - 02.2021
Driver
Erosion Solutions
01.2019 - 11.2019
Driver
TRANSWOOD INC
01.2019 - 08.2019
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
CUDD ENERGY SERVICES
01.2018 - 02.2019
Driver
P&LS, Sugar Land
01.2017 - 03.2018
Driver
APEX
01.2016 - 07.2017
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
CONVERGYS
01.2016 - 11.2016
DRIVER
TRANSWOOD, ATI
01.2016 - 09.2016
Driver
GIBCO
01.2016 - 05.2016
Driver
Hub Group
01.2015 - 03.2016
Driver Trainer
Covenant Transport
01.2014 - 12.2015
Driver
Interstate Distributor Co.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Delivery Driver
Lowe's
01.2014 - 09.2014
Lease Operator
CRST Malone
01.2012 - 05.2014
Driver Trainer, Independent Contractor
Perkins Specialized Transportation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Driver
TMC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Independent contractor
Trans Am
01.2010 - 08.2010
Driver Trainer
Interstate Distribution Co
01.2009 - 04.2010
Driver
PAM Transportation Services Inc
10.2005 - 01.2009
Certificate - Truck And Bus Driving
Attended Asu Newport
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