Maurice Hedgepeth
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Skilled Class A Driver with clean driving history and valid SC license. Strong impactful leadership. Accustomed to daily routes with multiple stops. Coordinates smooth loading, unloading and load processing at each location. Meticulous about updating paperwork and DOT-compliant records. A proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UNEMPLOYED
Social Security Disability Insurance
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2016 - 01.2024
- Received SSDI disability due to injuries sustained while serving this great country.
- Completed 8-month Auto Mechanics course during this time.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment and or alone.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly excited to return to work force.
Senior Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Army National Guard
Fort Jackson Columbia, SC
05.2005 - 02.2017
- Deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan(2), and Kuwait for 12 to 18 months per rotation.
- Enhanced curriculum by incorporating feedback from past participants to continually improve quality of instruction provided.
- Maintained detailed records of participant progress, enabling timely intervention when necessary to address learning gaps.
- Evaluated participant performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement in their leadership abilities.
- Expertly complied over 400,000 miles in country and stateside without incident.
- Delivered ice to outpost using tractor trailer refer safely for six months.
- Operated flatbed and lowboy tractor trailer combinations hauling vehicles and engineering equipment without incident.
- Properly inspected all chains to ensure mission accomplishment after each mission.
- Accurately operated, trained and licensed over 50 new operators on 25-60 passenger bus while deployed.
- Trained and licensed over 300 soldiers on 5 ton and up vehicles.
- Effectively used computers to keep track of all license issued.
- Safely operates all forklifts up to 10k.
- Licensed to operate all vehicles up to gross weight of 55,000 lbs.
- Efficiently drove vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers or cargo, complying with traffic regulations.
- Expertly operated all wheeled vehicles over varied terrain in garrison and combat operations in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN.
- Specialized in implementing security and defense plans of all convoy routes.
- Inspected vehicles, passengers and cargo prior to departure.
- Successfully succeeded as Senior Motor Vehicle Operator; instructed class room portion and road tested soldiers on various vehicles of FMTV, PLS, LHS, and MRAP families with 100% pass rate.
- Efficiently cross trained to operate fuel tanker.
- Supervised loading and unloading of personnel and equipment and protected cargo against damage; performed vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing.
- Effectively standardized training and ensured Soldiers maintained driver skills and knowledge for all tactical and non- tactical vehicles.
- Checked to ensure PMCS is completed by drivers while on missions and during command maintenance; corrected or reported all vehicle deficiencies.
- Implemented and managed Drivers Training Program for Battalion.
- Incorporated and initiated new suggestions to improve company's drivers training program.
- Professionally made minor repairs to vehicle and change tires.
- Performed all duties with no supervision.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
CDL Truck Driver
McLane Carolina
Battleboro, NC
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Ensured timely deliveries for customer satisfaction by adhering to strict schedules and defined routes.
- Maintained high level of safety awareness with thorough pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic and DOT regulations.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
- Provided professional and excellent customer service during pick-ups and deliveries to maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Transferred products between distribution centers and retail locations with as many as 15 stops per day
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island, SC
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Transported 5,000 New Recruits from Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport and transport to Parris Island for Marine Corps Boot Camp.
- Fill out all necessary forms essential to daily operations.
- Load and unload passengers and materials, record travel log and inspection of work-related equipment.
- Transported passengers and cargo on regular basis.
- Operate gasoline and or diesel-powered vehicles, passenger buses, and special purpose vehicles.
- Check material loaded or delivered against records; obtain signatures of receiving individuals; report any defects in vehicles operations, accidents, damages or traffic violations.
- Provide guidance and instructions for military personnel in large vehicles to complete assigned road time required for licensing.
- Enhanced vehicle safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance checks.
- Delivered and refueled vehicles and generators essential to success of making Marines.
- Operated different types of vehicle configurations and equipment in varied terrain and conditions.
System Technician
Charter Communications
Beaufort, SC
09.2004 - 06.2012
- Adequately serviced over 60 customers per week.
- Upsold customer TV packages increasing sales.
- Effectively contributed to company's success in customer service through quality, commitment, courtesy and teamwork.
- Expertly trouble shot and repaired problems associated with RF, AC, DC, portion of forward plant, such as transmission levels, signal losses and off-air interference.
- Without general supervision, responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of plant, including trunk and distribution system.
- Performed routine balancing, aligning, adjustment of components and equipment used to amplify and process signals.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs while providing technical support for resolution of service-related problems, as well as installs, reconnects, and disconnects.
- Tested main trunk lines using signal level meters and volt-OHM meters.
Heavy Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
Beaufort SC
12.1993 - 06.2002
- Assigned as Heavy Section Leader, with 20 Marines, ensured all were MOS qualified. Transported Marines safely using 80 passenger bus to and from ranges and missions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve platoon-wide goals, fostering culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Mentored junior service members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within organization.
- Successfully hauled 300 D9 Bulldozers and other construction equipment to appointed places according to DOT and Marine Corps guidelines.
- Successfully hauled 250 tanks and other vehicles accumulating over 13,000 accident-free miles while in Japan using tractor-trailer
- Supervised Marines on daily basis making sure living conditions and duty schedules were up to date.
- Operated all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations.
- Oversaw and checked proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers.
- Operated vehicle components material handling equipment (MHE), as required.
- Operated radios and weapons when mounted on vehicle.
- Performed vehicle self-recovery and field expedients to include towing vehicle.
- Corrected or reported all vehicle deficiencies; supports mechanics where necessary.
- Prepared 500 vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail, or vessel.
- Provided guidance to subordinates in accomplishing their duties.
- Organized and participated in 1000 convoys.
- Dispatched over 1500 vehicles.
- Compiled time, mileage and load data.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Science
Everest University Online
Orlando, FLCertificate/Diploma - Automotive Engineering Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC09.2020
High School or equivalent - General Studies
Southeast Halifax High School
Halifax, NC06.1993
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision-making abilities
- Effective communication abilities
- Pretrip Inspections
- Intermodal Logistics
- GPS Navigation
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Strong work ethic
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Basic mechanical skills
- Adherence to regulations
- Multitasking capabilities
- Heavy equipment operation
work schedule
Full-Time
day phone
8434410988
availability
Full-Time
awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2)
- National Defense Service Medal (2)
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device
- Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- Palmetto Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3)
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Ribbon
- USMC Certificate Of Commendation (2)
- USMC Letter of Appreciation (3)
Certification
OSHA 30 Hr General Industry Certificate
Warehouse/ Material Handling Safety Certificate
South Carolina CDL Endorsement
Passenger Endorsement
Double/Triple Trailer Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Hazmat TSA Pre-check completed (Waiting to test)
TWIC card certified
references
- Antoine Williams - 21 Starz Enterprises Owner - 610 636 2877
- Richard Smith - RoadRunners INC - 252 903 5452
- Charles Pittman - Mclane - 252 314 8848
Timeline
UNEMPLOYED
Social Security Disability Insurance
08.2016 - 01.2024
CDL Truck Driver
McLane Carolina
02.2014 - 06.2016
Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
03.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Army National Guard
05.2005 - 02.2017
System Technician
Charter Communications
09.2004 - 06.2012
Heavy Motor Vehicle Operator
United States Marine Corps
12.1993 - 06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Science
Everest University Online
Certificate/Diploma - Automotive Engineering Technology
Edgecombe Community College
High School or equivalent - General Studies
Southeast Halifax High School