Kenneth Yates
Florence,MS
Summary
Results-driven Commercial Truck Driver with extensive experience at Hirshbach, specializing in safe driving and efficient route planning. Proven record of zero accidents through meticulous vehicle inspections and safety management protocols. Enhanced on-time deliveries by optimizing routes and exercising strong decision-making skills under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Truck Driver
Hirshbach
06.2013 - Current
- Operated commercial trucks safely across various routes while adhering to federal and state regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption using electronic logging devices.
- Delivered freight on time while optimizing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborated with dispatch to coordinate load assignments and resolve delivery issues promptly.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Provided reliable transportation of goods over long distances by maintaining a clean driving record and adhering to company guidelines for rest breaks, hours of service, or other relevant factors within the industry.
- Increased on-time deliveries by implementing efficient route planning and time management strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Food And Nutrition
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois, ILAssociate of Arts -
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois, ILSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Safe driving practices
- Planning routes
- Maintaining safety
- Effective communication skills
- Safety management
- Decision-making under pressure
- Accident prevention strategies
- Route planning
- Trip planning efficiency
Accomplishments
- Achieved "Best of the Best" award 11 of 12 years with accuracy and efficiency.
- Driven 1.5 million Safe Miles with Hirschbach.
Certification
Certified We;der
Timeline
Commercial Truck Driver
Hirshbach
06.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Food And Nutrition
Lincoln College
Associate of Arts -
Lincoln College