Kirk Porter
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
With over three decades of professional driving experience, including a commendable stint at Heartland Express achieving one million accident-free miles, I excel in secure and efficient goods transportation. My expertise extends to operating a variety of vehicles and ensuring punctual deliveries, showcasing my adaptability and commitment to safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
North Liberty, IA
07.2016 - Current
Acquired one million accident-free miles driven.
Earned multiple safety-related bonuses for consistent adherence to workplace protocols.
Truck Driver
Gordon Trucking Inc.
Sumner, WA
03.2013 - 07.2016
Acquired by Heartland Express.
Truck Driver
PDM Steel Service Centers
North Las Vegas, NV
05.2014 - 08.2014
Ensured efficient and secure steel transport to achieve punctual deliveries.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by acting as a liaison between clients and the company.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
10.2012 - 03.2013
Ensured timely and secure handling of goods during cross-country transportation.
Truck Driver
Truline Corporation
Las Vegas, NV
09.2007 - 05.2012
Safely navigated city routes while maintaining an exceptional on time delivery record.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
06.1998 - 06.2007
Accumulated between 500,000 and a million safe miles
Earned multiple safety certificates along with one from the state of Nebraska
Truck Driver
Mike Evans Trucking
Spanish Fork, UT
04.1993 - 05.1998
Hauled steel primarily from Geneva Steel safely across the country and steel supply back
Maintained an outstanding safety record while handling heavy and oversize loads
Education
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
Portland, OR06-1985
Some College (No Degree) -
Mount Hood Community Collage
Gresham, ORTrade School -
Oregon Truck Driving Institute
Portland, ORSkills
- 32 years of professional driving
- Extensive experience accessing government installations (from city jails to Bremerton Naval Base)
- Skilled at operating 10 speed and automatic transmissions
- Experienced working with 45' and 48' flatbeds, 48' step deck, 45' curtain van, 53' dry and refrigerated vans
Accomplishments
- One million safe miles driven with Heartland Express
- Multiple safety bonuses with Heartland Express
- 500,000 to one million safe miles with Werner Enterprises (There is an explanation for the mileage gap)
- Multiple safety certificates from Werner Enterprises along with one from the state of Nebraska
- My history shows that when I am hired I stay with the company for an extended amount of time
Certification
- Class A CDL with doubles/triples, hazmat and tanker endorsements
Timeline
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
07.2016 - Current
Truck Driver
PDM Steel Service Centers
05.2014 - 08.2014
Truck Driver
Gordon Trucking Inc.
03.2013 - 07.2016
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
10.2012 - 03.2013
Truck Driver
Truline Corporation
09.2007 - 05.2012
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.1998 - 06.2007
Truck Driver
Mike Evans Trucking
04.1993 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
David Douglas High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Mount Hood Community Collage
Trade School -
Oregon Truck Driving Institute