Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Kristopher Knighton

Joliet,IL

Summary

Professional driver with focus on safety and efficiency. Extensive experience in operating and maintaining Class A vehicles, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries inside and outside of yards. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing schedules, with excellent navigation and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver Class A

Lazer Logistics
05.2024 - Current

Local Yard jockey and Day cab driver

  • Primarily haul dry van, intermodal and reefer trailers in a yard using a yard spotter. Occasionally shuttling the same types of trailers between our new and old buildings.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations
  • Reported any mechanical problems or malfunctions promptly for timely repairs or replacements

Truck Driver Class A

Roehl Transport
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Operated Class A commercial vehicles to transport goods and materials in a safe and efficient manner
  • Delivered products to customers on time, ensuring accuracy and completeness of orders
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the truck and trailer to ensure roadworthiness and compliance with safety regulations
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers, customers, and team members to coordinate deliveries and resolve any issues or concerns
  • Primarily routed around the Midwest Regional area traveling to Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Arkansas, and throughout Illinois.

312 Crew Captain

Chicago Bulls
06.2017 - 07.2023
  • Promoted teamwork by encouraging collaboration between dancers during practice sessions.
  • Facilitated auditions, selecting high-potential dancers for inclusion on the competitive dance team.
  • Motivated dancers to reach their full potential through consistent encouragement, praise, and constructive criticism.
  • Consistently performed and freestyle professional dance pieces for large arenas.
  • 2x NBA Allstar Choreographer

Warehouse Associate (Seasonal)

Amazon Warehouse
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • I was an forklift operator, order picker, merchandise handler, dock worker and trailer load and unloader during my time with Amazon

Customer energy ambassador

Sunrun
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • I worked for Sunrun in retail approaching customers in primarily Home Depot but also Costco to see if their homes qualified for solar panels or if they qualified for any government programs to lower that home's electricity bill
  • We set appointments, followed through with customers and continued contact through the installation process

Dispatch/Driver

Avantt Logistics, LLC
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • I pick up and deliver packages from the warehouse to the customers home or place of business

Education

Class A CDL - Commercial Driving

160 Driving Academy
Joliet
09-2023

None - Music

College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL
07.2016

High school or equivalent -

Neuqua Valley High school
Naperville, IL
05.2013

Skills

  • Tractor-Trailer
  • Load & Unload
  • Forklift
  • Mentoring
  • Delivery Driver Experience
  • Yard Jockey
  • Commercial Driving
  • Shuttle Driving
  • Strong communication
  • Adaptive decision making
  • Class A commercial Driver's license

Certification

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, 11/30/28, IL

Interests

  • Dancing
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Team Sports
  • Fashion and Style
  • Video Gaming

Timeline

Truck Driver Class A

Lazer Logistics
05.2024 - Current

Truck Driver Class A

Roehl Transport
10.2023 - 04.2024

Warehouse Associate (Seasonal)

Amazon Warehouse
05.2023 - 07.2023

Customer energy ambassador

Sunrun
03.2022 - 04.2023

Dispatch/Driver

Avantt Logistics, LLC
11.2021 - 03.2022

312 Crew Captain

Chicago Bulls
06.2017 - 07.2023

High school or equivalent -

Neuqua Valley High school

Class A CDL - Commercial Driving

160 Driving Academy

None - Music

College of Dupage
Kristopher Knighton