Robert Kenyon
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Reliable and safety-driven Class A Commercial Driver with 21 years of professional driving experience, zero at-fault incidents, and an exceptional record of customer service and on-time delivery. Experienced with light and heavy-duty trucks up to 80,000 GVW, trailers, tankers, and vineyard/agricultural equipment. Adept at load verification, equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, and resolving mechanical issues to minimize downtime. Selected by management to help hire new drivers based on exemplary performance and professionalism. Additional background includes warehouse operations, forklift operation, construction, and heavy equipment operation.
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating class A/B 2-3 axle trucks and semi/combination/lowboy trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork, and meeting company objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver- Route Sales
Matheson Tri-Gas
Saint Helena, CA
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Operated company vehicles to deliver goods efficiently and safely.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries and vehicle inspections.
- Navigated routes using GPS systems to optimize delivery times.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Dot Compliance, RCRA regulations, 49CFR, and zero-incident safety records.
Driver
Jack Neal & Son, Inc.
St. Helena, CA
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Operated light and heavy-duty commercial trucks for wine transport and delivery.
- Verified inventory loads, matched shipments to delivery documents, and collected payments.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain full DOT compliance.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Delivered goods promptly, maintaining accurate logs of mileage and delivery schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Driver
Michael Dusi Trucking
Paso Robles, CA
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Transported wine, materials, and agricultural freight across regional routes.
- Ensured safe loading/unloading using forklift and pallet equipment.
- Maintained an accident-free driving record and timely delivery schedule.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Delivered goods promptly, maintaining accurate logs of mileage and delivery schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Driver
Harold Smith & Son
St. Helena, CA
02.2005 - 02.2010
- Drove heavy-duty commercial trucks with trailers up to 80,000 GVW.
- Managed logs, inspections, and routing with zero violations.
- Provided high-quality customer service and supported training of new drivers.
Driver
Butch Cameron Trucking
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Delivered agricultural and commercial goods throughout Northern California.
- Conducted efficient load checks and paperwork processing.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Delivered goods promptly, maintaining accurate logs of mileage and delivery schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Driver
Wine Service Co.
St. Helena, CA
04.2000 - 04.2005
- Handled regular commercial wine distribution for local and regional accounts.
- Performed preventative maintenance and resolved minor mechanical issues on the road.
- Maintained perfect safety and delivery accuracy record.
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Delivered goods promptly, maintaining accurate logs of mileage and delivery schedules.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
Education
High School Diploma -
Justin-Siena
Napa, CA06.1990
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Tanker & Combination Endorsements
- Clean driving record (0 at-fault accidents, no overweight/log violations)
- Bills of lading, receipts, and payment collection
- Load verification & cargo safety
- Vehicle inspections & DOT compliance
- Preventative maintenance & basic mechanical repair
- Warehouse inventory & pallet loading/unloading
- Heavy equipment operation: crawlers, backhoe, dozer
- Construction: painting, concrete, flooring, gas line installs
- Customer service & professional conduct
- Safety-first mindset; confidentiality adherence
- Pre- trip inspections
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safe driving practices
- Load securement
- City and non-city driving
Accomplishments
- Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
- Safely operated multi-ton articulated dump trucks around highly congested construction sites.
- Achieved Safe Driving/Employee training awards by completing daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Tanker Endorsement
- Combination Vehicle Endorsement
- Certified Forklift Operator
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gardening
- Music
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
Timeline
Driver- Route Sales
Matheson Tri-Gas
10.2014 - 01.2015
Driver
Jack Neal & Son, Inc.
06.2013 - 02.2014
Driver
Michael Dusi Trucking
10.2010 - 02.2011
Driver
Harold Smith & Son
02.2005 - 02.2010
Driver
Butch Cameron Trucking
08.2004 - 02.2005
Driver
Wine Service Co.
04.2000 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Justin-Siena
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Construction & Equipment Operation: Experience with residential and commercial construction, including flooring, interior/exterior painting, concrete work, gas line installation, vineyard operations and landscaping.
- Warehouse Operations: Certified forklift operator with experience in inventory management, palletizing, loading/unloading trucks, and preparing outgoing shipments.