Kwame Pulley
Virginia Beach
Summary
Experienced service-oriented professional with a background in quality assurance/improvement, customer service, Dexterity, team leadership, hard working with great organizational skills as well as office management, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate information and take action with little or no supervision.
Conscientious truck driver knowledgeable about dot safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean mvr with no violations. Several years of experience on road.
Reliable professional with class a commercial driver's license and several years of safe and customer-focused delivery of countless products in various truck types. Tireless, mechanically-savvy road-warrior with proven history of meeting any trucking challenge. Resourceful, steady and patient, with practiced success at getting products to destinations intact and on time.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
GFL Environmental
Chesapeake
04.2024 - Current
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles for safe and timely transportation of waste materials.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate pickup and delivery schedules.
- Managed loading and unloading processes to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Adhered to local traffic laws and company policies during all driving activities.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding service issues while on route or at locations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, including brakes, tires and lights.
- Ensured proper securement of loads prior to departure from warehouse facility.
- Attended regular safety meetings as part of ongoing training program.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle checklists, mileage and fuel usage.
- Reviewed paperwork for completeness and accuracy, checked orders for correct number of boxes and corrected addresses and support documentation.
- Followed delivery schedules and communicated delays or issues to dispatchers.
- Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
- Adhered to all applicable rules and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of defensive driving techniques when navigating difficult terrain or adverse weather conditions.
- Monitored road conditions and planned routes accordingly while minimizing travel time.
Class A CDL Driver
Mike Pittman
Chesapeake
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles for long-distance transport.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and compliance.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery updates.
- Adhered to traffic regulations and company policies during deliveries.
- Loaded and secured cargo according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safe driving practices and procedures.
- Managed minor vehicle maintenance and reported issues to the shop team.
- Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Maneuvered equipment expertly and safely in areas with obstacles and limited space without injury or damage to equipment or products.
- Verified customer orders arrived on time and in top-quality condition, corresponded precisely to initial order and met with complete customer satisfaction.
Class A CDL Driver
Central Transportation
Virginia Beach
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles for long-distance transport.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and compliance.
- Loaded and secured cargo according to safety guidelines.
- Managed minor vehicle maintenance and reported issues to the shop team.
- Monitored load security throughout trips.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Adhered to company policies including hours of service limitations and hazardous materials transport regulations.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems for efficient routing.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for loading and unloading assistance when needed.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Carroll Trucking
Norfolk
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Operated Class A truck for long-haul deliveries of freight.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for hours of service and vehicle conditions.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Maintained logs of working hours, mileage travelled and fuel consumption.
- Filled out driver logbook according to DOT regulations.
- Managed cargo securement operations, including lashing and strapping loads in accordance with safety regulations.
Commercial Truck Driver
TransForce
Alexandria
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Operate tractor trailers and other large vehicles to transport cargo over various distances.
- Carried merchandise over state lines while traveling a consistent route possibly caring uncommon cargo, such as hazardous materials or cars.
- Obtained a commercial drivers License to operate vehicles over 26,001 pounds of gross vehicle weight in accordance to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Team Leader for quality inspection team.
- Coordinated and monitored the work instructions of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
- Monitored performance and implemented improvements; monitored processes and audited quality and quantity of employee productivity.
- Provided and verified statistical process control (SPC) data using the Waterfall Model.
- Prepared paperwork for traceability of all created products.
- Verified compliance of processes according to customers
Commercial Truck Driver
Genesis Logistics
Chesapeake
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Operate tractor trailers and other large vehicles to transport cargo over various distances.
- Carried merchandise over state lines while traveling a consistent route possibly caring uncommon cargo, such as hazardous materials or cars.
- Obtained a commercial drivers License to operate vehicles over 26,001 pounds of fross vehicle weight in accordance to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Team Leader for quality inspection team.
- Coordinated and monitored the work instructions of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
- Monitored performance and implemented improvements; monitored processes and audited quality and quantity of employee productivity.
- Provided and verified statistical process control (SPC) data using the Waterfall Model.
- Prepared paperwork for traceability of all created products.
- Verified compliance of processes according to customers
Ali Transportation
Chesapeake
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Operate tractor trailers and other large vehicles to transport cargo over various distances.
- Carried merchandise over state lines while traveling a consistent route possibly caring uncommon cargo, such as hazardous materials or cars.
- Obtained a commercial drivers License to operate vehicles over 26,001 pounds of fross vehicle weight in accordance to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Team Leader for quality inspection team.
- Coordinated and monitored the work instructions of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.
- Monitored performance and implemented improvements; monitored processes and audited quality and quantity of employee productivity.
- Provided and verified statistical process control (SPC) data using the Waterfall Model.
- Prepared paperwork for traceability of all created products.
- Verified compliance of processes according to customers
HVAC Mechanic/ Warehouse Laborer
The Canada Company
Portsmouth
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Utilized internal databases to research concerns, resolve complaints, troubleshoot and answer queries as a part of my customer service duties.
- Evaluated and reconfigured various systems to support operational goals.
- Provided risk management functions by monitoring department performance data.
- Research concerns with multiple databases to resolve complaints and answer inquiries.
- Liaison between customers and companies, assisted with complaints, orders, errors, account questions, cancelations, and other miscellaneous task.
- Monitored communication channels and managed control traffic management devices.
- Created and Submitted internal work orders for equipment failures or malfunctions.
Education
Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Including Transportation &HVAC
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- 13 years of transportation experience
- Customer service
- Hvac experience
Training
- Microsoft Applications Operations & Customer Service
- HVAC certified
- CDL(Class A)
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
GFL Environmental
04.2024 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Mike Pittman
05.2022 - 10.2023
Class A CDL Driver
Central Transportation
09.2020 - 09.2021
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Carroll Trucking
02.2016 - 10.2019
Commercial Truck Driver
Genesis Logistics
06.2015 - 12.2015
Commercial Truck Driver
TransForce
02.2014 - 08.2016
Ali Transportation
10.2013 - 01.2014
HVAC Mechanic/ Warehouse Laborer
The Canada Company
01.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma -
Oscar Smith High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies Including Transportation &HVAC
Tidewater Community College