Kareem Jones
Certified Transportation Professional
Ben Wheeler,TX
Summary
Bringing over 18 years hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating Tractor and hauling flatbed, box truck, dry van, and tanker trailer as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Truck Driver
Fremont Contract Carriers
04.2023 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
KJ Express
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Transported 48'' Step deck trailer.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Driver/Laborer
Blackhawk Transport
Beloit, WI
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Flat bed
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Operated 48'-53' Flatbed safely
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Driver
Ruan Transportation
DesMoines, IA
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Shuttle route for Johnson Control Incorporated
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition
Driver
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Miami, FL
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Dedicated route with multiple stops.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Delivered AC Supplies.
- Responsible for loading and unloading freight.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Dedicated Driver
National Freight inc
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Assigned to a dedicated Pep Boys account
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Sun Coast Resource Inc
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsible for fueling; gas stations, frac sites, trucking yards, construction sites and home companies
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers
Shuttle Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2006 - 06.2014
- Responsible for driving 260 miles one way to meet corresponding shuttle driver and returning back same day
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
Education
Associate - HVAC
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXDiploma -
Van High School
Van, TXSkills
CDL
Forklift operator
Tanker ExperienceFlatbed ExperienceTractor-trailerHVACMechanical Troubleshooting
Logbook Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
GPS and Route Planning
Clean MVR
Microsoft Office
Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
Tanker endorsement
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certifications and Licenses
Tanker Endorsement
CDL Class A
HVAC Certifications
Timeline
Truck Driver
Fremont Contract Carriers
04.2023 - Current
Truck Driver
KJ Express
10.2020 - 04.2023
Driver/Laborer
Blackhawk Transport
10.2019 - 10.2020
Driver
Ruan Transportation
08.2018 - 10.2019
Driver
Ryder Integrated Logistics
01.2018 - 07.2018
Dedicated Driver
National Freight inc
11.2014 - 08.2017
Class A CDL Tanker Driver
Sun Coast Resource Inc
06.2014 - 11.2014
Shuttle Driver
Swift Transportation
02.2006 - 06.2014
Associate - HVAC
Tyler Junior College
Diploma -
Van High School