Travis Kelley
Scappoose
Summary
Accomplished truck driver with extensive experience at McCracken Motor Freight, skilled in optimizing routes through GPS navigation and ensuring DOT compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
McCracken Motor Freight
Portland
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensured timely delivery of freight across multiple states while adhering to DOT regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients during deliveries.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on the vehicle to prevent breakdowns.
- Documented delivery discrepancies and reported them to management for resolution.
- Executed emergency maneuvers when necessary to maintain safety on the road.
- Adapted to changing schedules and routes to meet customer demands.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
Truck Driver
FRSH LLC
Milwaukee
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed daily pre-trip inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups to ensure efficient operations.
- Operated various types of trucks, including flatbeds and semi-trailers, for diverse cargo transport.
- Provided excellent customer service by communicating effectively with clients during deliveries.
- Ensured timely delivery of freight across multiple states while adhering to DOT regulations.
- Utilized GPS and mapping software to optimize routes and minimize delivery times.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on the vehicle to prevent breakdowns.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Documented delivery discrepancies and reported them to management for resolution.
- Monitored fuel consumption and adhered to budgetary constraints for operational efficiency.
- Participated in safety meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Truck Driver / PT Dispatcher
Lanier and Brugh
11.2011 - 07.2019
- Duties- Driving semi from hub to hub for the United States Postal Service.
- I had an on the job injury. When I was being trained to be a dispatcher.
- Duties- Included dispatching drivers to their destination for delivery of mail.
- Find vendors to do repairs on broken down trucks.
- Dealing with phone calls from drivers and the general public.
- Paperwork filing and inputting information on the computer.
- Dealing with Elogs and end of shift reports.
- Emailing to the Post office of any problems or delays.
- Helping drivers with injury reports if needed.
- Worked rotating shifts.
- The E logs that the company used were Zonar.
- Reason for leaving - Laid off due to no position available at that time.
Truck Driver
Pro Truck Lines
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Duties- LTL work picking up and delivering freight within the Portland metro areas.
- Reason for leaving- Laid off
Truck driver
LC Hall's Trucking
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Duties- I worked in the full load delivering freight all around Oregon and Washington and Idaho.
- Maintained fuel efficiency through regular monitoring and route optimization.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported issues to maintenance for timely repairs.
- I also ran flat bed when needed.
- I used 28' 48' and 53' trailers.
- I was responsible for keeping my semi in working order and also clean.
- I ran dedicated routes as well.
Education
Training - truck driver
TransportTech
01.2006
Diploma -
Scappoose High School
Scappoose, OR01.1989
Skills
- Woodworking
- Stress management aptitude
- Record keeping
- Vehicle inspection
- GPS navigation
- DOT compliance
- Accurate record keeping
- Mechanically Inclined
- Problem solver
- Detail-oriented
- Truck Driving
References
Available upon request
License - Type
Class A driver
Timeline
Truck Driver
McCracken Motor Freight
01.2024 - 11.2025
Truck Driver
FRSH LLC
03.2021 - 12.2023
Truck Driver / PT Dispatcher
Lanier and Brugh
11.2011 - 07.2019
Truck Driver
Pro Truck Lines
05.2011 - 08.2011
Truck driver
LC Hall's Trucking
01.2007 - 05.2011
Training - truck driver
TransportTech
Diploma -
Scappoose High School