Kenneth Dedrick
Metairie,LA
Summary
Seasoned Truck Driver from Southeastern Freight Lines, adept in transportation safety and GPS route planning, showcases a strong record of safe driving and efficient load management. With expertise in hazardous materials handling and a keen attention to detail, consistently exceeds delivery targets while maintaining vehicle integrity and compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
03.2014 - Current
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Electrical Engineering -
Skills
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Safe driving
- Lift up to number pounds
- Trained in state safety regulations
- Trip planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Attention to detail
- GPS and route planning
- Trailer maintenance
- Shipping and packaging
- Route logs
- Loading and unloading
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
Timeline
Truck Driver - Southeastern Freight Lines
03.2014 - Current
ITT Technical Institute - Electrical Engineering,
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