Kip Higgs
Plainview,NE
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with proven expertise in cargo handling, route optimization, and vehicle inspections. Committed to safety compliance and customer satisfaction, ensuring timely deliveries and secure transport.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Denney Transport
Commerce City, Colorado
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and delivery schedules.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, securing cargo for safe transport.
- Followed all traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe driving practices.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries, addressing inquiries professionally.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
Truck Driver
Zeitner & Sons
Omaha, Nebraska
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Handled cargo loading and unloading operations, ensuring secure transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns.
- Executed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational safety.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to support documentation requirements and facilitate route planning.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by adhering to tight delivery schedules consistently.
- Utilized navigation systems to determine the most efficient routes and minimize delays.
- Conducted routine checks on cargo security and integrity during transit to prevent damage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve overall service quality.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction with delivery services.
- Executed compliance with federal and state transportation regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Implemented best practices in safe driving techniques, significantly reducing incident reports.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Truck Driver
Double S Truck Line
Avoca, Iowa
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Executed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational safety.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Handled cargo loading and unloading operations, ensuring secure transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to support documentation requirements and facilitate route planning.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by adhering to tight delivery schedules consistently.
- Utilized navigation systems to determine the most efficient routes and minimize delays.
- Conducted routine checks on cargo security and integrity during transit to prevent damage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve overall service quality.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction with delivery services.
- Executed compliance with federal and state transportation regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Implemented best practices in safe driving techniques, significantly reducing incident reports.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Truck Driver
Gray Carriers
Norfolk, Nebraska
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Executed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational safety.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Handled cargo loading and unloading operations, ensuring secure transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to support documentation requirements and facilitate route planning.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by adhering to tight delivery schedules consistently.
- Utilized navigation systems to determine the most efficient routes and minimize delays.
- Conducted routine checks on cargo security and integrity during transit to prevent damage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve overall service quality.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction with delivery services.
- Developed proactive strategies for vehicle maintenance to extend fleet longevity and reliability.
- Executed compliance with federal and state transportation regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Implemented best practices in safe driving techniques, significantly reducing incident reports.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
Truck Driver
Double S Truck Line
Avoca, Iowa
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Executed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational safety.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Handled cargo loading and unloading operations, ensuring secure transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to support documentation requirements and facilitate route planning.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns.
Truck Driver
N.I.M.
Norfolk, Nebraska
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Executed thorough vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational safety.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and enhance fuel efficiency.
- Handled cargo loading and unloading operations, ensuring secure transport and compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and records to support documentation requirements and facilitate route planning.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted routes accordingly to ensure timely deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm delivery details and address any concerns.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by adhering to tight delivery schedules consistently.
- Utilized navigation systems to determine the most efficient routes and minimize delays.
- Conducted routine checks on cargo security and integrity during transit to prevent damage.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve overall service quality.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction with delivery services.
- Executed compliance with federal and state transportation regulations to maintain operational standards.
- Implemented best practices in safe driving techniques, significantly reducing incident reports.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
Education
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR12-1994
Skills
- Cargo handling
- Route optimization
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Navigation systems
- Customer communication
Timeline
Truck Driver
Denney Transport
12.2025 - 02.2026
Truck Driver
Zeitner & Sons
04.2022 - 11.2023
Truck Driver
Gray Carriers
07.2017 - 12.2017
Truck Driver
Double S Truck Line
04.2017 - 02.2022
Truck Driver
Double S Truck Line
11.2014 - 07.2017
Truck Driver
N.I.M.
11.2012 - 11.2014
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College