Steven Keown
Moody,AL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in transportation and safety, honed at Norfolk Southern Railroad and XPO Logistics. Expert in maintaining safety and hazmat procedures, coupled with a proven ability to lead diverse teams towards achieving operational excellence. Skilled in commercial driving and equipped with a Class A CDL, showcasing a commitment to transportation safety and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Irondale, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Inspected trains for safety hazards or issues prior to departure.
- Ensured that all operating rules were followed at all times.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Remote Control Operator Certified.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
Bessemer, AL
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Worked local and short hauls.
- I have all endorsements on my license.
Truck Driver
Conway Freight
Bessemer, AL
05.2008 - 09.2016
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Fulfilled back haul orders and spotted trailers in loading yard.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Worked local and short hauls
- I have all endorsements on my cdl
Education
High School Diploma -
Shade Valley
Irondale, Al05-2005
Skills
- Train operations
- Switching cars
- Hazmat procedures
- Maintaining safety
- Commercial driving
- Transportation safety
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Vehicle inspections
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule availability
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Safe driving
- Doubles and triples specialist
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Air brake certification
- DOT compliance
- Cargo handling
- Load securing proficiency
- Switching operations
- Railroad safety regulations
- Train assembling
- Track switch control
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Railcar positioning
- RCO certified
Timeline
Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroad
08.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
XPO Logistics
07.2018 - 07.2022
Truck Driver
Conway Freight
05.2008 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Shade Valley
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