Keith Free
Canton,NC
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver/Crane Operator with a proven track record at L&W Supply, showcasing exceptional skills in transportation safety and customer service. Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing route changes and emergencies, resulting in a significant decrease in customer support calls. Renowned for a strong work ethic and a flawless safe driving record, embodying reliability and regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver/Crane Operator
L&W Supply
Arden, NC
08.2019 - Current
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Truck Driver
US Foods
Fletcher, NC
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Truck Driver/Delivery Driver
Budweiser
Sylva, NC
03.2009 - 01.2015
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High School
Clyde,NC06-2002
Skills
- Transportation safety
- Load security
- Commercial driving
- Adherence to regulations
- Refrigerated trailers operation
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Strong work ethic
- Vehicle inspections
- Traffic law knowledge
- Adaptability and resilience
- Problem-solving capacity
- Damage control
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Basic computer literacy
- Route planning
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Air brake certification
- Load securing proficiency
- Dependable and reliable
- Clean MVR
- Physical stamina and strength
- Customer service
- Regulatory compliance
- Loading and unloading
- GPS navigation mastery
- Safe driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route logs
- Self-motivation and discipline
Accomplishments
- RODE Recognition Of Driver Excellence recipient in 2023.
- 10+ years of accident free driving
Certification
- CCO Crane Operator Certification
- Class A CDL unrestricted
Timeline
Truck Driver/Crane Operator
L&W Supply
08.2019 - Current
Truck Driver
US Foods
01.2015 - 08.2019
Truck Driver/Delivery Driver
Budweiser
03.2009 - 01.2015
- CCO Crane Operator Certification
- Class A CDL unrestricted
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High School
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