KENNETH GARRETT
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional driver with a clean driving record and extensive experience at Stevens Transportation. Expert in route planning and load securing, consistently delivering goods punctually while enhancing customer satisfaction. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety protocols and regulatory compliance, ensuring efficient and reliable transportation services.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Driver
Stevens Transportation
Dallas, TX
2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently in compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal safety and performance.
- Delivered goods to customers punctually, enhancing customer satisfaction through reliable service.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and fuel usage for operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to report delays or issues during transport operations.
- Implemented best practices for load securing to minimize cargo damage during transit.
- Adapted quickly to changing routes and schedules, demonstrating flexibility in dynamic environments.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to confirm pick-up locations, drop-off points, and estimated arrival times accurately communicated to passengers.
- Kept completely clean driving record with no reportable incidents.
- Safely navigated high-traffic areas, as well as adverse weather conditions, ensuring timely arrivals and minimal delays for passengers.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Operated Commercial Vehicle while following all safety protocols and procedures.
Delivery Driver
Garrett's Precious Cargo
Atlanta, GA
2024 - 2025
- Operated delivery vehicle efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to customers.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of local routes to optimize delivery schedules.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to report issues and coordinate logistics.
- Inspected vehicle daily for safety compliance, addressing maintenance needs promptly.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of goods to prevent delays and ensure timely deliveries.
Delivery Driver
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
Columbus, GA
2023 - 2025
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Handled customer inquiries professionally, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.
- Recorded delivery information accurately, ensuring consistency in documentation practices.
- Implemented best practices for load management, contributing to safe transportation of goods.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering additional routes as needed, supporting team workload balance.
Bander Operator/forklift Operator
International Paper
Columbus, GA
2021 - 2023
- Operated banding machines to secure products for shipment.
- Monitored production line for quality control and compliance.
- Trained new team members on banding processes and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to minimize downtime through proactive equipment checks.
- Streamlined packing procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Implemented safety measures that improved workplace conditions and reduced incidents.
- Assisted in developing training materials for standard operating procedures in banding operations.
- Kept machinery clean and well-organized, maintaining an orderly workspace that promoted efficiency and minimized hazards.
- Placed parts in order based on specified relationship.
- Mastered the use of multiple banding machines, becoming a valuable resource for colleagues seeking assistance or technical guidance.
- Inspected finished product for quality, measurements, label and material used.
- Supported set-ups by checking materials and preparing tools and jigs.
- Streamlined workflow, skillfully prioritizing tasks and making necessary adjustments based on changing demands.
Forklift Operator
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
2017 - 2021
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move and stack products in warehouse environments.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity during shifts.
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving departments to ensure timely dispatch of goods.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Yard Jockey
Hostess Brands
Columbus, GA
2017 - 2021
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers efficiently within shipping and receiving areas.
- Coordinated trailer movements to ensure timely loading and unloading operations.
- Monitored yard inventory and maintained accurate records of trailer locations.
- Implemented safety protocols to prevent accidents and improve workplace safety standards.
- Trained new staff on operating procedures and safety measures for yard operations.
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting pre-operational equipment inspections and reporting any issues.
- Showcased strong time-management skills by consistently meeting deadlines and optimizing yard productivity.
- Assisted in the timely loading and unloading of trailers, preventing shipment delays.
- Used equipment such as forklifts to move materials.
- Received specialized training in hazardous materials handling, increasing overall safety awareness within the team.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Type trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
Accounting And Finance
South University Savannah
GAGED -
Wallace Technical College
Montgomery, ALSkills
City and non-city driving
Route planning
Safe driving record
Verbal and written communication
Transportation
Punctuality
Accident prevention
Safety protocols
Defensive driving
Fuel efficiency
Transportation regulations
Regulatory compliance
Documentation skills
Type license
Traffic laws
Driving and transportation
Safe driving techniques
Load securing
Problem-solving
GPS and route planning
DOT compliance
Valid Driver's license
CDL license
Clean driving record
Heavy lifting
Vehicle inspections
Shipping and packaging
Route logs
Loading and unloading
Vehicle inspection
Map reading
Physical stamina
Timeline
Professional Driver
Stevens Transportation
2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Garrett's Precious Cargo
2024 - 2025
Delivery Driver
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
2023 - 2025
Bander Operator/forklift Operator
International Paper
2021 - 2023
Forklift Operator
Hostess Brands
2017 - 2021
Yard Jockey
Hostess Brands
2017 - 2021
Accounting And Finance
South University Savannah
GED -
Wallace Technical College