Kim Shires
Flint
Summary
Seasoned CDL A OTR Truck Driver with robust background in long-haul transport. Known for maintaining punctuality and safety standards during high-pressure delivery schedules, ensuring no compromises on services provided. Proven skills in route planning, load handling, and regulatory compliance contribute to efficient operations and customer satisfaction. Previously, contributed significantly to reducing operational costs by optimizing routes and improving fuel efficiency.
Reliable CDL A OTR Truck Driver known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in route planning, safety compliance, and vehicle maintenance, ensuring smooth operations on every journey. Excel in time management, adaptability, and problem-solving, key soft skills that contribute to success in long-haul trucking. Committed to delivering goods safely and on schedule, while maintaining excellent communication with dispatchers and clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Unemployed
Unemployment Insurance
Flint
04.2025 - Current
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
A D Transport Express
Canton
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles over long distances following safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed logbooks to track driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Loaded and secured cargo, ensuring safe transport across various routes.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving in diverse conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries at various locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the truck interior and exterior.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trailers according to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Provided courteous customer service when delivering goods at customer locations on time.
- Attended safety meetings as required by the company's safety program.
- Monitored weather conditions along routes to ensure safe travel conditions.
- Handled emergency situations calmly while following company protocols.
- Performed daily inspections of vehicle systems, including brakes, tires, lights, and other operational equipment.
- Adhered to all applicable laws while driving on public roads or highways.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during trips such as oil filters or windshield wiper blades.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to check fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and other safety related items before each trip.
- Kept detailed records of cargo delivered and received for billing purposes.
- Ensured that all cargo was properly secured in the trailer prior to departure.
- Complied with federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
- Inspected trucks for defects before and after each trip and reported issues promptly.
- Communicated with dispatch staff regarding delivery times or changes in route schedules.
- Followed designated routes and traveled between destinations in accordance with DOT regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections, repair records, mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery information.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered during trips to maintenance personnel for repair.
- Responsible for safely driving and operating a tractor-trailer combination to transport goods over long distances.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
Arcadia
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated commercial vehicles over long distances following safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed logbooks to track driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Unemployed
Unemployment
Flint
04.2024 - 07.2024
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Walmart Transportation, LLC
Bentonville
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated commercial vehicles over long distances following safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed logbooks to track driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
RDX TRANSPORT
Memphis
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed logbooks to track driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate delivery schedules.
- Loaded and secured cargo, ensuring safe transport across various routes.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving in diverse conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries at various locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the truck interior and exterior.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
Jacksonville
09.2009 - 01.2020
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Southeast College Technology
Memphis, TN 01.1980 - 09.1981
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance
- Cargo securing
- Route navigation
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Unemployed
Unemployment Insurance
04.2025 - Current
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
A D Transport Express
10.2024 - 04.2025
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Ashley Furniture Distribution Center
07.2024 - 10.2024
Unemployed
Unemployment
04.2024 - 07.2024
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Walmart Transportation, LLC
05.2023 - 04.2024
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
RDX TRANSPORT
02.2020 - 05.2023
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Landstar Owner Operators Bcos
09.2009 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Southeast College Technology
01.1980 - 09.1981