Leshawn Keoner
jonesville,NC
Summary
Hardworking transportation professional offering several years of experience overseeing deliveries. Highly organized and proactive with in-depth understanding of customer relations and project management strategies. Analytical and critical thinker with a remarkable work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Elite Freight logistics
Jonesville, NP
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised a team of drivers, dispatchers, and customer service representatives.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of goods and services at competitive rates.
- Negotiated contracts with carriers for cost-effective shipping solutions.
- Maintained records of vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure proper upkeep of fleet vehicles.
Dump Truck Driver
95 transportation llc
Jonesville, NC
11.2018 - 08.2024
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Drove dump truck to job sites while adhering to all applicable traffic laws and company policies.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of the dump truck in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
Truck Driver/Owner
95 transportation llc
Jonesville, NC
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Logged daily trucking activities, including fuel usage and mileage.
- Maintained accurate records of cargo delivery manifests, invoices, and other documents.
- Checked all vehicles to ensure proper functioning before each trip.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and efficient manner.
- Inspected trucks for mechanical items and safety issues before and after trips.
- Performed emergency roadside repairs when necessary.
- Followed route schedules according to company guidelines or customer requirements.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel regarding any changes in route or schedule delays.
- Adhered to the Department of Transportation regulations while operating commercial motor vehicles.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured within the trailer using straps, blocks, chains., as required by law.
- Delivered goods on time according to predetermined routes and timeslots.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported any problems or malfunctions immediately.
- Complied with all applicable state laws governing the safe operation of a commercial vehicle.
- Reported any traffic violations or incidents encountered during trips.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck, keeping cold items fresh.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Dispatch Manager
flag transportation
Atlanta, GA
02.2012 - 10.2018
- Managed daily operations of the dispatch team to ensure efficient workflow and customer service.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitored drivers' performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, route optimization and on-time deliveries.
- Created reports detailing fleet utilization, costs per mile, hour, load, employee productivity metrics.
- Managed daily scheduling of labor and equipment needs and changes, embracing continuous improvement efforts.
Education
GED -
Mayland Community
Spruce Pine, NC12-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NCSkills
- Tactical implementation
- Brand management
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Risk mitigation
- Project management
- Team motivation
- Business planning
- Business development
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Maintenance logging
- Safe driving practices
- Safety policies
- Defensive driving
- Transportation log management
- Vehicle inspections
- Load management
- Load transport
- Heavy equipment operation
- Route planning
- Yard mowing
- Soil preparation
- Flower planting
- Planting
- Heavy lifting
- Garden maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Lawn fertilizing
- First aid training
- Weeding and edging
- Trimming and weeding
- Defensive driver training
- Load security
- Long-haul driving
- Clean MVR
- GPS and route planning
Certification
- CDL A
- TWIC
- MASONRY
- HAZMAT
- HAULING
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President
Elite Freight logistics
10.2023 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
95 transportation llc
11.2018 - 08.2024
Truck Driver/Owner
95 transportation llc
11.2018 - 08.2023
Dispatch Manager
flag transportation
02.2012 - 10.2018
- CDL A
- TWIC
- MASONRY
- HAZMAT
- HAULING
GED -
Mayland Community
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Mayland Community College
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