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Qualea Dunson

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Industrious transportation professional with 5 years and counting of experience in city and long haul driving. Valid Class A license, clean driving history and expertise in route planning and load security. Clear communicator with service-oriented nature and multitasking expertise. Vigilant and safety-focused at all times. Competent coach operator 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. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent transportation services. Engaging and pleasant personality with safe and accident-free driving record.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Tanker Truck Driver

World Fuel Services
Kansas City, KS
12.2020 - 01.2024
  • Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
  • Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
  • Unloaded fuel at gas stations, taking care to prevent spills.
  • Operated controls to load tanks at fuel distribution depots.
  • Completed incident reports for damages, accidents and other notable activities.
  • Prevented errors by checking orders, delivery documentation and customer specifications.
  • Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
  • Supported customer service objectives by staying in communicating with dispatch and independently resolving common concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Reported driving hours and Type data into shift logs for submission to Job title, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
  • Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.

Fuel Tank Delivery Driver

Star Transportation LLC
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route and adjust plans to meet daily targets.

Truck Driver

Prime Trucking
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment when necessary
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips

Driver

Greyhound Bus Lines
05.2015 - 08.2019

Collect/Scan tickets, Loaded and unloaded passengers safely drove city and long haul throughout various cities and states by map, GPS or paper route guide.

  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage and kept it properly cleaned and maintained
  • Coordinated efficient merchandise loading and unloading to keep up with tight schedules
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution
  • Updated personal logs and business tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements
  • Assisted passengers with entering and exiting the coach safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules
  • Assisted passegers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs

Driver

Share A Fare/Ride KC
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Checked in with dispatch service to check on future appointments and update with current location
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
  • Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk
  • Assessed vehicle after each shift for damage and kept it properly cleaned and maintained
  • Handled customer concerns and issues effectively by addressing the problem on hand
  • Processed payments by counting money at end of shift, made change and provided receipts

Driver

First Student Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • 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
  • Checked in with dispatch service to check on future appointments and update with current location
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules

Education

High School Diploma -

Humbolt High School
Kansas City, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • City and non-city driving
  • Logging paperwork
  • Transportation
  • GPS and route planning
  • Commercial driving
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Safety and compliance
  • Vehicle inspections

Timeline

Tanker Truck Driver

World Fuel Services
12.2020 - 01.2024

Fuel Tank Delivery Driver

Star Transportation LLC
06.2020 - 12.2020

Truck Driver

Prime Trucking
09.2019 - 10.2019

Driver

Greyhound Bus Lines
05.2015 - 08.2019

Driver

Share A Fare/Ride KC
06.2014 - 05.2015

Driver

First Student Inc.
04.2014 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Humbolt High School
Qualea Dunson