Kelly Ford
Sherrills Ford,NC
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver with a history at Southeastern Freight Lines, adept in heavy equipment operation and excelling in route planning for efficiency. Demonstrated reliability through maintaining a clean driving record and enhancing customer relations. Skilled in GPS navigation, Class A - CDL with twin and tanker endorsement, and defensive driving to ensure timely and safe deliveries.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dump Truck Driver
Ikard Grading
04.2022 - Current
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
Truck Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
08.2006 - 07.2021
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bandys High School
Catawba, NC06.1985
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Vehicle inspections
- Safe Driving Practices
- GPS Navigation
- Safety policies
- Defensive Driving
- Route Planning
- Organization
- Load Management
- Hydraulics
- Paperwork Processing
- Load Inspection
- CB Radio Communication
- Class A license
- Twin and Tanker Endorsement
- Commercial driving
- Truck Weighing
- GPS mapping
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Delivery Documentation
- Customer Relations
- Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
- Time Management
- Reliability
Additional Information
There was a short gap in employment when I left SEFL. I took a short period of time off with plans to start my own business, even purchase a LLC license and was unsure of the economy and decided not to take the risk.
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver
Ikard Grading
04.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
08.2006 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Bandys High School