Kenneth Bateman
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Desire a position where my experience, professionalism, and skills will allow me to become adept in a new career. My desire for accuracy and ability to manage challenging endeavors will be beneficial as I promote the image of the business I represent. Customer-oriented transportation team member with proven safety skills and impeccable driving history. Log daily activities, coordinate customer documentation and collect payments to meet recordkeeping requirements. Skillfully plan efficient daily routes to meet customer needs and maximize delivery schedules. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning transportation field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
P & D Driver
Estes Express Lines
West Fargo, ND
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Dock work to include loading/unloading freight, Customer site loading/unloading freight.
- Maintain equipment to company standards.
- Certified Forklift Operator.
- Class A Driver's License.
- Maintain company exacting standards for appearance.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
CDL Route Driver
Dean Foods
Fargo, ND
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Load truck with dairy products and deliver to customers in as safely and timely manner as possible.
- Maintain equipment to company standards.
- Order correct products and amount to maintain inventory needed for customer's business.
- Certified Forklift Operator.
- Class A Driver's License.
- Maintain company exacting standards for appearance.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Delivery Driver
Simonson Lumber and Hardware
Fargo, ND
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Load truck with building materials and deliver to job site in as safely and timely manner as possible.
- Operate several types of equipment, including skid steer and several types of forklifts, as well as operate several types of delivery vehicles.
- Maintain equipment to company standards.
- Receive shipments of lumber and other materials, place in correct storage locations.
- Certified Forklift Operator.
- Class A Driver's License.
- Maintain company exacting standards for appearance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks by operating special equipment to palletize freight and secure items for transport.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Elevator Operator
Cargill, Inc
West Fargo, ND
09.2012 - 07.2017
- Keep large manufacturing plant supplied with several types of seed to meet demanding production schedule.
- Operate several types of equipment, including pay loader, bobcats, forklifts, rail engine.
- Maintain equipment to company standards.
- Receive shipments of seed and distribute to correct storage locations.
- Certified Forklift Operator.
- Class A Driver's License.
- Maintain company exacting standards for appearance.
- Reported all elevator mechanism problems with supervisors achieve quick resolutions.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Troubleshot equipment, solved problems and enhanced production process to meet production goals.
- Followed policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety and environmental practices to promote workplace efficiency.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Marketing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead12.2023
High School Diploma -
Hatton High School
Hatton06.1994
Skills
- Double and Triple Trailers
- Freight Expertise
- Dispatching
- Time Management
- Familiarity with DOT Regulations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Relationship Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Route Logs
- Local Routes Understanding
- Experience with dry vans, reefers, flatbed/step deck, hopper bottom, belly dumps, tanker, hazmat
References
Jeff Hammonds, Owner
J A Hammonds Trucking, Inc.
720 S 48 Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-775-8303
Jeremy Emory, friend and previous co-worker
Po Box 343, Michigan, ND 58259
Phone: 701-270-7977
Jason Breding, friend
5631 East Revolutionary Way, Wasilla, AK 99654
Chris Holverson, Project Manager
Simonson's Lumber
2400 Main Ave, Fargo ND 58103
Phone: 701-232-3281
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The only thing I regret about my past is the length of it. If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.
Tallulah Bankhead
Timeline
P & D Driver
Estes Express Lines
02.2020 - 08.2020
CDL Route Driver
Dean Foods
10.2018 - 02.2020
Delivery Driver
Simonson Lumber and Hardware
07.2017 - 10.2018
Elevator Operator
Cargill, Inc
09.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management And Marketing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hatton High School