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Kenneth James

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Professional Truck Driver with thirty-two years of experience, and approximately 2.5 million miles accident free. Twenty-two of them have been driving Class 8 tractor trailers both long haul and locally. Recipient of multiple safety and performance awards as well as bonuses from several different companies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Unemployed

None
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Took some time off to work on home renovations.

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Badlands Tank Lines
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Phone: 402-991-3368
  • Supervisor: Calvin Robinson
  • Ensured timely deliveries by planning efficient routes and accurately estimating travel times.
  • Avoided accidents through vigilant adherence to all traffic rules and regulations while operating a large commercial vehicle in various conditions.
  • Maintained accurate records of hours driven, distances covered, and cargo delivered for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
  • Adhered to all safe driving laws and regulations when operating tanker truck for crude oil transportation.

Unemployed

None
04.2023 - 07.2023

Took some time off to finish up scheduled oral surgery.

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Indeca Crude Xpress
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Phone: 855-446-3322
  • Supervisor: Steve Mitchell
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Represented company professionally and built lasting relationships with customers and other drivers.
  • Measured crude oil before and after loading and took precautions to avoid spills.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Unemployed

None
11.2021 - 02.2022

Took some time off for planned oral surgery.

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Coastal Plains Trucking
09.2020 - 11.2021

Phone: 830-996-3002

Supervisor: Jacob Wedel

Hauled crude oil in and around Wright, Wyoming.

  • Mitigated potential hazards by staying informed about weather conditions and road closures, adjusting routes as needed to ensure safe transport.
  • Tested oil for purity and quality for sale.
  • Maintained accurate records of hours driven, distances covered, and cargo delivered for regulatory compliance purposes.
  • Protected company assets by securing cargo properly before transport to prevent damage or loss en route to the destination.
  • Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.

Unemployed

None
04.2020 - 09.2020

Laid off due to COVID outbreak

Truck Driver

Vista Proppants And Logistics
04.2018 - 04.2020
  • Phone : 817-563-3500
  • Supervisor : Tyler Caudle
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated both pneumatic and drop deck trailers hauling frac sand in the Permian Basin.

Truck Driver

Brady Trucking
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Phone : 435-781-1569
  • Supervisor : Kyle Beebe
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
  • Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
  • Provided timely, accurate documentation for all freight shipments, contributing to smooth logistical operations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Loaded and unloaded frac sand at multiple locations throughout West Texas and new Mexico.
  • Took some time off from Brady due to extremely slow work.

Truck Driver

Jackson Land Development
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
  • Loaded and unloaded various pieces of construction equipment and construction supplies. Drove a dump truck, flat bed truck, and fuel service truck.

OTR Truck Driver

Heartland Express
09.2010 - 10.2014
  • Phone : HR Department 800-553-6240
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on shipment progress and professionally addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Maintained a clean driving record by adhering to all traffic laws and company policies, demonstrating responsibility and professionalism on the road.
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.

Education

CDL Training -

William T. McFatter Technical College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2002

High School Diploma -

Old Rochester Regional High School
Mattapoisett, MA
06.1984

Skills

  • Class A CDL holder with X endorsement Skilled and proficient in testing, loading and unloading crude oil Experienced in training new hires in the trucking industry

Timeline

Unemployed

None
01.2024 - 03.2024

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Badlands Tank Lines
07.2023 - 01.2024

Unemployed

None
04.2023 - 07.2023

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Indeca Crude Xpress
02.2022 - 04.2023

Unemployed

None
11.2021 - 02.2022

Crude Oil Transport Driver

Coastal Plains Trucking
09.2020 - 11.2021

Unemployed

None
04.2020 - 09.2020

Truck Driver

Vista Proppants And Logistics
04.2018 - 04.2020

Truck Driver

Brady Trucking
07.2017 - 03.2018

Truck Driver

Jackson Land Development
01.2015 - 07.2017

OTR Truck Driver

Heartland Express
09.2010 - 10.2014

CDL Training -

William T. McFatter Technical College

High School Diploma -

Old Rochester Regional High School
Kenneth James