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Kenneth Cook

Newaygo,MI

Summary

I have a Class A with Tanker, I have been a hydrovac operator for the past 3 years. Have traveled all over was in California for the wild fires, Boston for the gas explosion , Ohio , Indiana for the pipeline... Have drove in every type of weather there is , also threw mountains at max weight ..

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in managing freight operations and ensuring timely deliveries. Possesses track record of effectively coordinating train schedules and maintaining safety protocols. Demonstrated ability in teamwork and problem-solving to ensure efficient logistics operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freight Condutor

CSX Transportaion
07.2022 - Current
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline tasks, leading to reduced labor hours and increased cost savings for the company.
  • Reduced operational costs with thorough inspections of freight cars, identifying maintenance issues early.
  • Managed crew assignments for optimal performance and increased overall productivity.
  • Improved on-time delivery rates by efficiently coordinating train schedules and cargo loading.

Operator/Truck Driver

Henkels & McCoy
04.2018 - Current
  • Installation of underground fiber, mini excavator , skid steer, hydro vac , straight truck.

Operator

HydroExcavators 2
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operate hydro vac truck daylighting underground utilities for our customers .

Operator / truck driver

Henkels & McCoy
03.2019 - 11.2019

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • None disruptive excavating

System Tech

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
05.2009 - 05.2016
  • Maintaining cable system, ensuring customers are having the best experience in voice, video, and internet
  • I starter as a broadband installer level 1, moved up quickly to a senior installer
  • Was also a quality control tech before I became a system tech.
  • Practice safe driving with smith safe driving classes
  • Taking courses in customers service
  • Taking pride in my work treating every customer with respect and treating there house like it was my own

Driver

Equity Transportation
01.2006 - 12.2008
  • Transporting goods from one place to another driving a semi and a 53' dry van
  • Also driving in accordance to MDOT rules as a professional driver

Armed Guard

Wakenhut
08.2005 - 12.2005
  • I volunteered to go to New Orleans after the hurricane to be a armed guard in down town Basically just walked the streets of New Orleans with my partner trying to deter crime.
  • Revived minimal training in fire arms

Education

High school diploma - education

NEWYAGO HIGH SCHOOL
Newaygo, MI
06.2003

Skills

  • QUALITY CONTROL
  • CDL
  • CDL DRIVER
  • SECURITY
  • Flatbed
  • OTR
  • Cdl-A
  • Tanker Experience
  • Box Truck
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Commercial Driving
  • Load & Unload
  • Automotive Repair
  • Shuttle Driving
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Weather condition adaptation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Freight documentation
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Weight and balance calculation
  • Security awareness
  • Railroad safety regulations
  • Signal interpretation
  • Freight car inspection
  • Track switch control
  • Freight classification
  • Railcar positioning
  • Switching operations
  • Yard traffic coordination
  • Locomotive operation
  • Train yard management
  • Air brake systems
  • Train assembling

Certification

  • CDL Class A
  • Driver's License
  • Tanker endorsement
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • X Endorsement

Assessments

  • Interstate Truck Driving, Highly Proficient, 07/20
  • Automotive Maintenance, Highly Proficient, 07/20
  • Sales Skills, Proficient, 08/20
  • Delivery Driver, Familiar, 11/19
  • Work Style: Reliability, Familiar, 09/19
  • Workplace Safety, Proficient, 08/20
  • Attention to detail, Familiar, 01/21
  • Construction safety, Proficient, 01/21

Timeline

Freight Condutor

CSX Transportaion
07.2022 - Current

Operator

HydroExcavators 2
06.2021 - 06.2022

Operator / truck driver

Henkels & McCoy
03.2019 - 11.2019

Operator/Truck Driver

Henkels & McCoy
04.2018 - Current

Hydrovac Operator

Badger Daylighting Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2018

System Tech

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
05.2009 - 05.2016

Driver

Equity Transportation
01.2006 - 12.2008

Armed Guard

Wakenhut
08.2005 - 12.2005

High school diploma - education

NEWYAGO HIGH SCHOOL
Kenneth Cook