Wesley Kivett
Hickory,NC
Summary
Proficient in logistics planning and vehicle inspections, I excel in team development and compliance, ensuring operational excellence while fostering strong relationships with drivers and management.
Experienced with overseeing and coordinating shipping operations, ensuring efficient and timely delivery. Utilizes strategic planning and process optimization to enhance productivity and reduce delays. Strong understanding of team leadership and inventory management, ensuring high standards and reliable operations. Efficient with Microsoft software.
Enthusiastic and skilled Clerk knowledgeable about shipping and receiving, inventory management and carrier relations. Focused on accurate recordkeeping and materials movement for reliability and speed. Experienced with word processing software.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Carolina Container Co
Hickory, NC
04.2025 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Transportation Safety Manager/Professional OTR Truck Driver
Wiseway Motor Freight Inc.
Hudson, WI
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Developed safety training procedures and documented into manuals for distribution to all staff members.
- Conducted new employee interviews, orientation and training, and provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
- Went 100 days without driver accident by staying up to date and alerting drivers of traffic and weather hazards in real time.
- Evaluated vehicles for damage, assessed functionality and determined roadworthiness.
- Issued notices and recommended corrective actions upon discovery of infractions or problems.
- Reviewed vehicle repairs to check work for quality and assess whether services performed were within acceptable quality and safety guidelines.
- Analyzed effects and legality of vehicle modifications, including fuel system changes and emissions adjustments.
- Performed vehicle inspections to check adherence to rules, standards or regulations, and issued violations for offenders.
- Reconciled vehicle information with documentation, including driver records and maintenance receipts, to complete accurate paperwork.
- Collaborated with Driver Manager to achieve maintenance.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Truck Dispatcher
Watkins Shepard
Hickory, NC
03.2009 - 05.2014
- Monitored weather conditions daily to preemptively adjust routes when necessary, reducing potential delays due to adverse conditions.
- Provided ongoing support to drivers during shifts, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to increased business opportunities.
- Negotiated rates with carriers for cost-effective shipping options without sacrificing quality or timeliness of deliveries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2014
Skills
- Logistics planning
- Route logs
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Commercial driving
- GPS and Route Planning
- Logging Paperwork
- Team Development
- Repair
- Commercial Driving Expertise
- Equipment operation
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Safety and compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Defensive driver training
- Updating logs
- Routing Orders
- Prioritizing Calls
- Delegating Work
- Schedule Coordination
- Employee training
- Schedule Management
- Customer Relations
- Relationship-Building
- Teambuilding
- Computer proficiency
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Researched issues and conflicts to determine the best solutions, which enabled better response times and reduced complaint calls.
Timeline
Truck Driver
Carolina Container Co
04.2025 - Current
Transportation Safety Manager/Professional OTR Truck Driver
Wiseway Motor Freight Inc.
05.2014 - 05.2018
Truck Dispatcher
Watkins Shepard
03.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Theology
Grand Canyon University