Michael Kimble
High Point,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced transportation professional familiar with area restaurants, entertainment spots and facility amenities. Proven skills in updating logs and maintaining thorough records.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shuttle Truck Driver
Imagefirst Healthcare
High Point, NC
02.2018 - Current
- Inspected vehicle and personally handled routine upkeep.
- Cleaned, refueled and maintained vehicles to prevent delays and breakdowns.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on the shuttle truck including checking oil levels, tire pressure, brakes.
Truck Driver
Best Dedicated Services
Kernersville, NC
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
Truck Driver
Innovative Driver Services
Greensboro , NC
08.2016 - 02.2023
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
Truck Driver
Fortiline Waterworks
Greensboro, NC
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Owner Operator Truck Driver
D. Kimble Enterprises LLC
High Point, NC
11.2011 - 08.2016
- Maintained accurate mileage logs and other required documentation.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
- Consistently monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes accordingly.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
Education
Certificate of Completion CDL-A - Truck Driver Training
N E I Truck Driver Training School
North Charleston, SC05-2001
High School Diploma -
Thomas Wingate Andrews High School
High Point, NC06-1995
Skills
- GPS navigation proficiency
- Load securing expertise
- Continuous learning attitude
- Logbook record-keeping
- Defensive driving techniques
- Trailer connection and disconnection
- Commercial driver's license
- Adaptive decision making
- DOT regulations compliance
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Vehicle inspection
- Basic mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Truck Driver
Best Dedicated Services
02.2024 - 12.2024
Shuttle Truck Driver
Imagefirst Healthcare
02.2018 - Current
Truck Driver
Innovative Driver Services
08.2016 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
Fortiline Waterworks
10.2015 - 08.2018
Owner Operator Truck Driver
D. Kimble Enterprises LLC
11.2011 - 08.2016
Certificate of Completion CDL-A - Truck Driver Training
N E I Truck Driver Training School
High School Diploma -
Thomas Wingate Andrews High School