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Mark A. Ward

Devine,TX

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning any field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. 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. Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Masters ARS
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
  • Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
  • Properly assessed and cleaned environmental spills per company protocols

Driver/Owner/Operator

Ward Expedited Transport LLC
05.2020 - 03.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.

Drive-Away Driver

Grace Transportation
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated and Performed Crew Moves from old location to new location efficiently and safely
  • Moved equipment as needed to and from yard and also to new locations

Drive-Away Driver

Expedited Logistics Freight And Service (ELFS)
07.2017 - 01.2019


  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Performed Rig Moves and coordinated crew moves accessing equipment before moving for customer
  • moved equipment from location to location safely and efficiently

Driver

Chalk Mountain Services Of Texas
02.2014 - 07.2017


  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Operated Pneumatic trailer to offload Frac sand on location
  • Loaded and unloaded tanker truck with saltwater/ drilling mud/ flowback
  • operated a hotshot truck and trailer loaded and secured oilfield equipment and delivered to locations

Driver

Pinnergy
01.2012 - 01.2014


  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated Rig moves and executed safely
  • Properly secured cargo and materials on flatbeds as well as operated winch truck to load and unload

Delivery Driver

Core-Mark International
02.2004 - 12.2011
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.

Education

Associate of Science -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

High School Diploma -

Poteet High School
Poteet, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Schedule Management
  • Time Management
  • Route Logs
  • Customer Service
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Flatbed loading and Securement
  • Pneumatic Trailer Operation
  • Tanker/Haz-Mat operation
  • Winch Truck Experience
  • Punctual and reliable

Timeline

Driver

Masters ARS
03.2024 - 05.2025

Driver/Owner/Operator

Ward Expedited Transport LLC
05.2020 - 03.2024

Drive-Away Driver

Grace Transportation
02.2019 - 05.2020

Drive-Away Driver

Expedited Logistics Freight And Service (ELFS)
07.2017 - 01.2019

Driver

Chalk Mountain Services Of Texas
02.2014 - 07.2017

Driver

Pinnergy
01.2012 - 01.2014

Delivery Driver

Core-Mark International
02.2004 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Poteet High School

Associate of Science -

University of Phoenix