Kenneth Boyd
Marshall,TX
Summary
Experienced CDL instructor and examiner with a strong background in pre-trip inspections, hours-of-service compliance, defensive driving, and road test evaluation. Skilled in training drivers, enforcing safety standards, and supporting successful CDL performance.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Instructor & Examiner
TSTC
Marshall, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Guided CDL students in pre-trip inspections and vehicle safety, enhancing their readiness for practical driving assessments.
- Facilitated student understanding of shifting, backing, and coupling procedures during classroom and yard sessions, contributing to their operational proficiency.
- Trained students on logbooks, hours-of-service rules, and federal driving regulations.
- Coordinated testing schedules and requirements with students and staff, ensuring clarity and preparedness for assessments.
Temporary Unemployment Benefits
Phoenix National Transportation
Longview, Texas
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Executed daily job searches to uncover relevant employment opportunities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Driver, General Freights Drop and Hook
Phoenix National Transportation
Longview, TX
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed pickup and drop-off schedules with dispatch staff
- Completed trip logs, delivery paperwork, and route records accurately
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
General Freight Driver/Drop Team Member
Channel Control Merchants
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Transported merchandise between Channel Control Merchants' facilities and customer locations.
- Inspected freight truck before routes, ensuring safety and compliance standards were met.
- Conducted post-trip inspections of vehicle systems, identifying and addressing potential issues with brakes, signals, steering, mirrors, and exhaust.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered during trip to appropriate personnel, facilitating timely resolution.
Freight Driver
Hewitt Trucking
Center, TX
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Secured cargo in designated storage areas to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Adhered to DOT safety rules, traffic laws, and company driving procedures to maintain safety standards.
- Transported freight loads for Hewitt Trucking using assigned routes and schedules.
- Inspected truck systems before trips and reported safety concerns to dispatch.
- Loaded and secured cargo to protect freight during transport.
On Board Orientation
Werner Transport
Omaha, Nebraska
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed an orientation program for one week to understand job requirements.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Senior CDL Instructor
Ancora Education
Hurst, Texas
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Coached behind-the-wheel training on backing, turning, and lane control
- Evaluated student performance using classroom and road testing standards
- Maintained student records, attendance, and training documentation
- Managed classroom behavior and attendance in mutually respectful environment, making sure each student experienced full and unhindered learning opportunities.
- Prepared course objectives to follow the school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
- Developed engaging classroom settings to enhance student participation.
Taxdermist
Boyd's Taxidermy/Self Employed/Owner Operated
Marshall, TX
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Mounted game heads, fish, and birds for Boyd's Taxidermy clients.
- Skinned, cleaned, and preserved specimens using taxidermy tools and chemicals.
- Shaped hides and features to match natural anatomy and lifelike poses.
- Mounted fish on driftwood boards according to customers' preferences.
- Added glass eyes, matching fur and other realistic materials to create accurate results.
- Inspected finished products upon completion to ensure high quality standards were met before delivery.
- Mounted taxidermy figures on wood panels, shield plaques or other surfaces, allowing owners to hang on wall.
Education
GED -
Fulton High School
Atlanta, GASkills
- CDL instruction
- Road test evaluation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Hours-of-service
- Vehicle inspection
- Defensive driving
- Safety compliance
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Texas Department of Public Safety, Colonel, Texas Department of Public Safety
- Commercial College, Commercial Art Shreveport, LA
- Diesel Driving Academy Inc, Shreveport, La
- Army National Guard, United State National Guard,
- High School Equivalency Certificate, The state of Texas
Accomplishments
- National Professional Truck Driver Appreciation Award, Ancora Education
- National Professional Truck Driver during Pandemic & Always, Ancora Edcuation 2020
- Outstanding Performance and Dedication to Transportation Department, Channel Control
Timeline
CDL Instructor & Examiner
TSTC
02.2025 - Current
Temporary Unemployment Benefits
Phoenix National Transportation
12.2024 - 02.2025
Driver, General Freights Drop and Hook
Phoenix National Transportation
03.2023 - 12.2024
General Freight Driver/Drop Team Member
Channel Control Merchants
10.2021 - 03.2023
Freight Driver
Hewitt Trucking
09.2021 - 09.2021
On Board Orientation
Werner Transport
09.2021 - 09.2021
Senior CDL Instructor
Ancora Education
07.2017 - 09.2021
Taxdermist
Boyd's Taxidermy/Self Employed/Owner Operated
09.2012 - 06.2019
GED -
Fulton High School