Kevin Benson
Wallace,MI
Summary
Transitioned from truck driving to heavy equipment operation, leveraging extensive hands-on experience in maintenance and repair. Completed heavy equipment training independently, achieving high test scores. Demonstrated readiness to contribute as a reliable heavy equipment operator.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lowboy Driver
Payne and Dolan
Gladstone, MI
2021 - Current
- Operated lowboy trailer for transporting heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Secured loads using appropriate tie-down techniques to prevent shifting during transit.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate loading and unloading operations.
Lowboy Driver
ATS
Saint Cloud, MN
2017 - 2021
Truck Driver (OTR)
Combined Transport, Inc
Central Point, OR, US
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Drive, maintain, load and unload an 11 axle heavy-haul truck with a double Schnaubel trailer with a length of 180' and weight around 200,000 lbs carrying wind tower sections to all parts of the US and Canada.
- I maintained all paperwork and permits involved with each trip along with truck and trailer maintenance.
- Accomplishments: I am one of the few wind drivers at this company that have always delivered the parts undamaged. That being said, I have a good work record here including a Safety Award.
Truck Driver (OTR)
Transport Services
Green Bay, WI, US
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsibilities: Haul chemicals and hazmat all over US and Canada
- Skills Used: Hazmat training and tanker training
Truck Driver (OTR)
Taylor Truck Lines
Northfield, MN, US
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities: Haul heavy equipment on an 8 axle RGN all over US
- Accomplishments: I had good experience operating equipment on and off my trailer and good work record.
- Skills Used: Skilled at securing loads of all types of heavy equipment.
Track Inspector
Holland Company
Crete, IL, US
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsibilities: Tested railroad track by driving on the track using computer and laser technology onboard the truck to conduct testing.
- Accomplishments: Learned a lot about railroad that I did not know before and have a good work record.
- Skills Used: Driving and maintenance skills.
Truck Driver (OTR)
Combined Transport, Inc
Central Point, OR, US
06.2009 - 03.2014
- Drive, maintain, load and unload an 11 axle heavy-haul truck with a double Schnaubel trailer with a length of 180' and weight around 200,000 lbs carrying wind tower sections to all parts of the US and Canada.
- I maintained all paperwork and permits involved with each trip along with truck and trailer maintenance.
- Accomplishments: I am one of the few wind drivers at this company that have always delivered the parts undamaged. That being said, I have a good work record here including a Safety Award.
- In this capacity, I have also escorted Oversize super loads for wind energy projects.
Pilot Car Driver
Benson Freight Systems Pilot Car Service
09.2008 - 06.2009
- I am a Utah & Kansas Certified Chase, High Pole and CDL Tillerman.
- As Tillerman, I steered the rear axles of the 180' long Schnauble trailer.
Company Driver
Niagara Logistics Inc
Gladstone, MI, US
05.2008 - 09.2008
- Follow guidelines from the Department of Transportation and deliver freight all over the US.
- Since purchasing my own truck and trailer, I also maintain the truck and track all paperwork, taxes and records required.
- Accomplishments: Good work record and was told upon leaving I was welcome back anytime.
Education
Certificate - Heavy Equipment operator
North Country Heavy Equipment School
Escanaba, MI12-2012
Certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Northlake College Irving
Irving, TX12-1984
Diploma - General Studies
Wynnewood School
Wynnewood, OKSkills
Dozers
DW21 scrapers
Excavator
Graders
And more
Fork lift license
Certification
- Class A CDL with endorsements 'X'
- Hazmat training
- TWIC card
- US Passport
- Smith System
- DOT sponsored Skid Pad training
- CPR training
Military Service
EN3, Navy, USS Patriot, 1991-02-01, 1992-11-30, Received a Letter of Commendation from the captain for the emergency repair of one of our engines allowing us to get under way on time.
Phone Numbers
(940) 232-3793, (906) 788-4022
Awards
- Truck Driver safety award, 2011-06-01
- Safety award through Combined Transport, Not Specified
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Entrepreneur
- Driving License: Class A CDL with endorsements "X"
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Truck Driver (OTR)
Combined Transport, Inc
06.2015 - 10.2015
Truck Driver (OTR)
Transport Services
12.2014 - 05.2015
Truck Driver (OTR)
Taylor Truck Lines
09.2014 - 12.2014
Track Inspector
Holland Company
04.2014 - 12.2014
Truck Driver (OTR)
Combined Transport, Inc
06.2009 - 03.2014
Pilot Car Driver
Benson Freight Systems Pilot Car Service
09.2008 - 06.2009
Company Driver
Niagara Logistics Inc
05.2008 - 09.2008
Certificate - Heavy Equipment operator
North Country Heavy Equipment School
Certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Northlake College Irving
Diploma - General Studies
Wynnewood School
Lowboy Driver
Payne and Dolan
2021 - Current
Lowboy Driver
ATS
2017 - 2021