Kipling McKenzie
Charlotte,NC
Summary
To obtain a position that will provide opportunity for career advancement. 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
DRIVER
Better Days Logistics
01.2020 - Current
- Drive Mixer Truck deliver and unload concrete to various locations in a safe and timely manner
- I also drive Dump Truck delivering aggregate to the main plant.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Class A CDL Driver
Hahn Ready Mix
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Maintained safety and efficiency with proper handling of tools, equipment and product.
- Transported ready mixed concrete from plant to construction job sites in alignment with specifications.
- Inspected, serviced and cleaned mixer truck and equipment, focusing on safety.
- Maintained clean and functioning agitator truck.
- Commercial truck inspections
- Followed safe vehicle operations procedures to protect team members and equipment from damage.
- Worked with production manager in timely delivery of concrete to key clients.
- Trained new drivers on basic tasks and company safety regulations.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
DRIVER
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Load and unload orders delivery in a safe and timely
agent
swift transportation svcs
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Load and unload orders for delivery in safe and timely manner
Management/driver
xclusive sound systems
08.2003 - 09.2015
- Handled payroll for all employees
- Equipment maintenance
- Coordinated scheduling for engagements
- Load, unload, and equipment set-up
delivery driver
cool oasis gas station
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Load and unload orders for delivery in timely manner
Education
No Degree - Class A CDL
160 Driving Academy
Illinois02.2016
Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle Inspection
- Materials Transport
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Accident Prevention
- Loading and unloading
- Inclement weather driving
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- City and non-city driving
- Flexible Schedule
- GPS and route planning
- Punctual and Reliable
- Staff Development
- Customer rapport
References
- Kelcy Tingle, ex co-worker, 309.292.5331
- Larry Westbrook SR., Pastor, 309.230.8204
- Tiara Harris, friend, 813.369.9871
Timeline
DRIVER
Better Days Logistics
01.2020 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Hahn Ready Mix
03.2017 - 10.2019
DRIVER
WEST SIDE TRANSPORT
01.2017 - 03.2017
agent
swift transportation svcs
02.2016 - 01.2017
delivery driver
cool oasis gas station
04.2014 - 07.2015
Management/driver
xclusive sound systems
08.2003 - 09.2015
No Degree - Class A CDL
160 Driving Academy
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