William Kinney
Boone,IA
Summary
Dedicated truck driver with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in trip planning efficiency at Sharkey Transportation Inc. Achieved significant fuel savings through optimized routing while ensuring DOT compliance. Excellent communication skills fostered positive customer relations, enhancing service satisfaction. Proficient in vehicle inspections and load securing, ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Truck Driver
Sharkey Transportation Inc.
Quincy, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained trucks in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes to optimize fuel consumption and reduce transit time.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and adherence to safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to provide updates on delivery status and potential delays.
OTR Truck Driver
Rand’s Trucking
Ladysmith, WI
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Facilitated timely and secure transportation of freight to ensure operational efficiency.
- Executed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to uphold safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensured accuracy in recording hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with dispatch to ensure timely updates on route modifications and delivery status.
Regional Truck Driver
Frozen Food Express
Butler, MO
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational protocols and safety procedures.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading processes to prevent damage and ensure secure transport.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage, fuel usage, and delivery schedules for compliance reporting.
- Resolved customer issues related to deliveries, enhancing overall client satisfaction through effective communication.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to tight schedules.
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and effective time management.
- Handled unforeseen challenges calmly, communicating promptly with dispatchers to find solutions in a timely manner.
- Prioritized thorough vehicle inspections before each trip by ensuring that equipment was functioning optimally.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately logging trip details, ensuring proper billing and record-keeping procedures were followed.
Local Truck Driver
Fareway Grocery
Boone, IA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Operated delivery trucks to transport goods between distribution centers and retail locations.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries, ensuring accurate stock replenishment at stores.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain safety standards and compliance.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to streamline loading processes, enhancing delivery efficiency.
Welder
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Carroll, IA
01.2012 - 09.2021
- Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate and repair railway components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise welding specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of welds for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve structural issues on railcars.
- Trained junior welders on best practices, safety protocols, and equipment operation techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in welding operations.
- Maintained accurate records of work completed, materials used, and safety inspections conducted.
- Ensured adherence to Union Pacific's safety regulations while performing high-quality welding tasks.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Increased operational lifespan of equipment with regular maintenance and timely repairs.
Education
High School Diploma - High School
Central Dallas High School
Minburn, IA06.1986
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Vehicle inspection knowledge
- Safe driving practices
- Logbook management
- Trip planning efficiency
- Effective communication
- Defensive driving techniques
- DOT compliance
- Load securing proficiency
- Vehicle inspection
- Adherence to regulations
- GPS navigation mastery
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Problem-solving capacity
- Road safety
- Paperwork handling
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Safe driving
Timeline
Regional Truck Driver
Sharkey Transportation Inc.
09.2025 - Current
OTR Truck Driver
Rand’s Trucking
07.2022 - 08.2025
Regional Truck Driver
Frozen Food Express
03.2022 - 07.2022
Local Truck Driver
Fareway Grocery
09.2021 - 03.2022
Welder
Union Pacific Railroad Co
01.2012 - 09.2021
High School Diploma - High School
Central Dallas High School