Melique Sowells
DeRidder,LA
Summary
Dedicated Class A CDL Driver with a strong focus on vehicle maintenance compliance and trailer maneuvering. Proven ability to conduct thorough inspections and transport materials safely and efficiently to support operational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Atlas Energy Solutions
Kermit, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure vehicle safety.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Hauled hopper bottoms, wet sand, pneumatic trailers, and triples and doubles to deliver sand to drilling sites efficiently.
- Transported sand to drilling sites for oil field operations in a timely manner.
Class A CDL Driver/ Yard dog
Amentum
Fort Polk, Louisiana
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Operated yard dog equipment to transport materials across designated areas.
- Operated commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles for safety and maintenance.
- With being a yard dog I had to maneuver big 53 foot trailers into tight spaces in the yard at a good time
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
Class A CDL Driver
Hines environment services
Sulphur, Louisiana
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Operated Class A vehicles for waste transportation and environmental services, ensuring timely and reliable service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for maintenance needs.
- Managed loading and unloading of materials at designated sites, optimizing workflow and minimizing delays.
- Drove 53 foot trailers, end dumps, big rails for boxes
Education
Truck Driving - Truck Driving
Coastal Truck Driving School
Alexandria, LA11-2022
High School Diploma -
DeRidder High School
DeRidder, LA05-2019
Skills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Vehicle inspection
- Loading procedures
- Load securing
- Maintenance compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety regulations
- Time management
- Adaptability in driving
- Problem solving
- Customer service orientation
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Atlas Energy Solutions
01.2026 - Current
Class A CDL Driver/ Yard dog
Amentum
03.2022 - 01.2026
Class A CDL Driver
Hines environment services
12.2020 - 03.2022
Truck Driving - Truck Driving
Coastal Truck Driving School
High School Diploma -
DeRidder High School