Keoni Lamonte
Summary
Punctual Driver with unprecedented talents in truck operations, loading and unloading and route coordination. Experience in operating and driving various trucks to transport goods and materials. Committed to ensuring delivery within specified timeframes. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning transpiration field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Experienced and certified Commercial Vehicle Instructor with a strong background in driver training, safety compliance, and vehicle operations. Experience in instructing students in the safe and efficient operation of commercial vehicles, including Class A vehicles. Skilled in curriculum development, defensive driving techniques, DOT regulations, and performance evaluation. Known for a patient, detail-oriented approach to training that emphasizes safety, responsibility, and real-world driving scenarios. Proven ability to prepare students for CDL testing and long-term success in the transportation industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Instructor
160 Driving Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Developed curriculum to encourage student progress and advance performance level.
- Designed routes and set practice skills to challenge student drivers and build behind-the-wheel confidence.
- Made driving test appointments for each student and communicated with DMV staff.
- Maintained accurate student records to meet DOT requirements.
- Administered driver education course and knowledge test to assist students with earning learner's permits.
- Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
- Participated in trainings, meetings, and seminars to expand knowledge and optimize instruction.
Perishable Driver
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
Driver
Scout DISTRIBUTING
11.2022 - Current
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Maintain a class A driver's license. Perform regular pre and post safety inspections to ensure the vehicle met state and federal standards.
- Ensure safe, timely, and accurate delivery of product to clients across southern MN
- Provide high quality customer services to clients. Built strong rapport with clients, ensuring a positive relationship with the company
- Collected tender from clients, regularly communicated with sales team members in the event of route changes.
- Regularly created more efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of product Also responsible for safety of keys to client buildings
- Trainer: Responsible for onboarding and training both new industry drivers as well as new to the company drivers
Driver
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Organized all shipping paperwork and documented customer payments to keep records accurate and current.
- Offered every customer outstanding service, promoting high satisfaction and cementing loyalty.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Maintain a class A driver's license. Perform regular pre and post safety inspections to ensure the vehicle met state and federal standards.
- Ensure safe, timely, and accurate delivery of product to clients across southern MN
- Provide high quality customer services to clients. Built strong rapport with clients, ensuring a positive relationship with the company
- Navigated a 10-speed vehicle in a variety of weather climates and over a variety of terrains.
- Collected tender from clients, regularly communicated with sales team members in the event of route changes.
- Regularly created more efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of product Also responsible for safety of keys to client buildings
- Trainer: Responsible for onboarding and training both new industry drivers as well as new to the company drivers
Driver
Schott Distributing
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Maintain a class A driver's license. Perform regular pre and post safety inspections to ensure the vehicle met state and federal standards.
- Provide high quality customer services to clients. Built strong rapport with clients, ensuring a positive relationship with the company
- Collected tender from clients, regularly communicated with sales team members in the event of route changes.
- Regularly created more efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of product Also responsible for safety of keys to client buildings
- Trainer: Responsible for onboarding and training both new industry drivers as well as new to the company drivers
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Driver
Northern Beverage
02.2012 - 04.2014
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Maintain a class A driver's license. Perform regular pre and post safety inspections to ensure the vehicle met state and federal standards.
- Ensure safe, timely, and accurate delivery of product to clients across southern MN
- Provide high quality customer services to clients. Built strong rapport with clients, ensuring a positive relationship with the company
- Navigated a 10-speed vehicle in a variety of weather climates and over a variety of terrains.
- Collected tender from clients, regularly communicated with sales team members in the event of route changes.
- Regularly created more efficient routes to ensure timely delivery of product Also responsible for safety of keys to client buildings
- Trainer: Responsible for onboarding and training both new industry drivers as well as new to the company drivers
Education
High School Diploma -
Mililani High School
Mililani Town, HI05.2006
Skills
- Route Logs
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Defensive Strategies
- Schedule Management
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- CDL License
- GPS and Route Planning
- Optimizing Routes
- Driving and Transportation
- Valid Driver's License
- Time Management
- Route Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Clear public speaking skills
- Student evaluations
- Assigning and grading work
- Testing and grading
- Drivers Daily Log (DLL)
- Curriculum implementation
- ESL- english as second language
- Creative lesson plan development
- Alternative dispute resolution training
- Cultural sensitivity
- Small group instruction
- Conflict resolution
Certification
MN state CDL Instructor license
Timeline
CDL Instructor
160 Driving Academy
06.2024 - 05.2025
Perishable Driver
Kwik Trip / Kwik Star
05.2023 - 06.2024
Driver
Scout DISTRIBUTING
11.2022 - Current
Driver
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
07.2017 - 08.2022
Driver
Schott Distributing
04.2014 - 08.2017
Driver
Northern Beverage
02.2012 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Mililani High School
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