Joshua Knight
Athens
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver looking for new opportunities either inside or outside of the trucking industry. I offer a solid work ethic, safe driving history and stable background in diverse transportation roles. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products. Well-coordinated in handling all customer, documentation, and business needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Titus Transport Holdings, LLC
Cleveland
09.2023 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles, ensuring on-time deliveries across diverse locations.
- Delivered groceries for Kroger supermarkets, managing multiple stops daily to meet customer demand.
- Delivered freight across multiple states while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Communicated with dispatch to receive and confirm delivery schedules and routes.
Driver
EVO Transportation
Phoenix
09.2021 - Current
- Delivered mail in a relay between Niota, TN and Harrisburg, PA.
- Delivered mail from Niota, TN to Laurel, MD.
- Conducted daily pre-trips and post-trips to ensure the CMV was clean and ready for the next relay driver.
Driver
10 Roads Express
Harrisonburg
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered mail in a relay between Niota, TN and Harrisburg, PA.
- Conducted daily pretrips and post-trips to keep CMV clean and ready for the next relay driver.
- Operated various vehicles to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
Driver
IKE Transportation
Murfreesboro
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated a CMV in the southeast.
- Conducted all pre and post-trip inspections and planned fuel and routes.
- Secured freight on various flatbed trailers, including Conestoga and covered wagons.
Driver
Erosion Solutions
Athens
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Operated tri-axle and dump trucks to transport dirt and stone to local infrastructure construction and repair locations.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all equipment.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance standards.
Driver
TRANSWOOD INC
Charleston
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Transported hazardous materials in tanker, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted pre and post trip inspections.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety compliance.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
CUDD ENERGY SERVICES
The Woodlands
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Driver, transporting heavy equipment, Configured equipment for optimal functionality, Dismantled equipment post-operation, operate sand equipment (sand hulks & Solaris silos), Coordinated tasks for sand equipment deployment, pump maintenance and repair, operate hydro equipment, Coordinated tasks for hydro equipment deployment, operate LAS (liquid additive system), Supervised liquid additive system operations.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate equipment movements on job sites.
DRIVER
P&LS
Sugar Land
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Operated air-slides, pneumatic tanks, liquid tanks, hazmat and straight trucks, including silo movers, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
- Conducted training sessions for new drivers regarding the safe loading and unloading of sand, cement, and flatbed loads.
- Operated various transportation vehicles for efficient delivery of services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during vehicle operation and maintenance.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and minimize delays.
DRIVER
APEX
Rome
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured safe operation of a CMV, trailer, and forklift with daily inspections of all equipment and light maintenance on CMV and trailers, loaded and secured all freight while complying with all D.O.T. and FMCSA regulations.
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to receive delivery instructions and updates.
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
CONVERGYS
Chattanooga
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed customer accounts for DirecTV, performed basic and advanced computer operations, maintained customer relations, troubleshot technical problems, upsold services, and handled SPI (sensitive personal information) and PII (personally identifiable information) in compliance with privacy protection regulations.
- Managed client accounts to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated communication between clients and internal teams for seamless service delivery.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective problem-solving techniques.
DRIVER
TRANSWOOD (ATI)
Chattanooga
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Operated a CMV safely between Leeds, Alabama and east Tennessee, conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of all equipment used during the workday, and loaded and unloaded a pneumatic bulk trailer.
- Operated various vehicles safely and efficiently for passenger transport.
- Maintained accurate logbooks and records of trips and vehicle inspections.
DRIVER
GIBCO
Cleveland
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Operated a tri-axle dump truck to transport dirt and stone to local infrastructure construction and repair locations, conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections on all equipment.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
DRIVER
HUB GROUP
Ringgold
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Haul intermodal freight between Atlanta, GA and Knoxville, TN, conduct inspections of all equipment prior to and after all trips, and verify that intermodal containers are properly secured to the chassis.
- Operated vehicles safely under various weather conditions.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and delivery timelines consistently.
DRIVER
COVENANT TRANSPORT
Chattanooga
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Executed route and fuel planning for a CMV, provided ongoing training for my co-driver, and adhered to safety regulations while operating a CMV across the contiguous 48 states.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and safety regulations during driving.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure optimal performance.
DRIVER
INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTOR CO
Mount Juliet
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Planned routes and fuel for a CMV across the contiguous 48 states in compliance with D.O.T. and FMCSA regulations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
DELIVERY DRIVER
LOWE'S
Hixson
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Operated Moffett forklift to safely load and unload construction materials, appliances, and equipment at residential locales and building sites, demonstrating ability to navigate straight truck in constricted areas.
- Delivered customer orders promptly and accurately to residential and commercial locations.
- Maintained safe driving practices while navigating various local routes and conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise following safety guidelines to prevent damage.
LEASE OPERATOR
CRST MALONE
Trussville
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Scheduled all freight efficiently, planned routes and loads, managed fuel usage, and took care of maintenance for my CMV and assigned trailer.
DRIVER
PERKIN'S SPECIALIZZED TRANSPORTATION
Noblesville
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed scheduling of freight to reduce down-time, handled route, load, and fuel planning, and took care of maintenance for my CMV and assigned trailer as a leading independent contractor before the company's closure.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and proper maintenance.
- Operated vehicles safely to transport passengers efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and proper maintenance.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and exiting, providing excellent customer service.
DRIVER
TMC
Des Moines
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Scheduled all freight in a way that minimized down-time while operating as an independent contractor in the contiguous 48 states.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate pick-up and drop-off schedules.
DRIVER
TRANS AM
Olathe
04.2010 - 08.2010
- Operated as an independent contractor across the contiguous 48 states, handling fuel logistics, routing, and time management, while maintaining a perfect safety record and completing maintenance and repairs on the leased commercial motor vehicle.
- Safely operated various vehicles across diverse routes and schedules.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections regularly.
- Collaborated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
DRIVER
INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTION CO
Mount Juliet
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Achieved a perfect safety record and maintained an on-time delivery record while operating across the 48 contiguous states.
- Managed daily vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Managed daily vehicle inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated company vehicles to transport passengers safely and efficiently.
DRIVER
PAM TRANSPORT
Tontitown
09.2005 - 01.2009
- Multiple safe-driving awards, dedicated General Motors Fleet driver working in line haul and general freight, responsible for pre-trip and post-trip inspections, light maintenance and routing, excellent on-time delivery record.
- Operated various vehicles to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Navigated efficient routes to minimize travel time and fuel consumption.
Education
Class A CDL - Commercial Driver
Asu Newport
Newport, AR 09.2005 - 09.2005
School (High school) -
Skills
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Driving
- Tanker Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Multi-stop routing
- Route optimization
- Over-the-road driving
- Logistics planning
- Logistics coordination
- Delivery scheduling
- Load & unload
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Regulatory compliance
- DOT compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Air brake certification
- Tanker endorsements
- Driving Experience
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client interaction
- Safe driving practices
- Efficient fueling
- Digital navigation
- Documentation accuracy
- Logbook management
- Trip planning
- Quick adaptability
- Peer support
- Heavy Equipment
- Flatbed Experience
- Box Truck
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Driving
- Commercial driving
- Logbook management
- Trip planning
- Regulatory awareness
- Over-the-road driving
- Logistics planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Digital navigation
Certification
- X Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- CDL Class A
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Hazmat Endorsement
Relocation
Knoxville, TN
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Truck Driver
Titus Transport Holdings, LLC
09.2023 - Current
Driver
EVO Transportation
09.2021 - Current
Driver
10 Roads Express
02.2021 - 09.2021
Driver
IKE Transportation
11.2019 - 02.2021
Driver
Erosion Solutions
10.2019 - 11.2019
Driver
TRANSWOOD INC
02.2019 - 08.2019
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
CUDD ENERGY SERVICES
03.2018 - 02.2019
DRIVER
P&LS
07.2017 - 03.2018
DRIVER
APEX
11.2016 - 07.2017
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
CONVERGYS
09.2016 - 11.2016
DRIVER
TRANSWOOD (ATI)
05.2016 - 09.2016
DRIVER
GIBCO
03.2016 - 05.2016
DRIVER
HUB GROUP
12.2015 - 03.2016
DRIVER
COVENANT TRANSPORT
12.2014 - 12.2015
DRIVER
INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTOR CO
09.2014 - 12.2014
DELIVERY DRIVER
LOWE'S
05.2014 - 09.2014
LEASE OPERATOR
CRST MALONE
02.2012 - 05.2014
DRIVER
PERKIN'S SPECIALIZZED TRANSPORTATION
02.2011 - 01.2012
DRIVER
TMC
08.2010 - 01.2011
DRIVER
TRANS AM
04.2010 - 08.2010
DRIVER
INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTION CO
04.2009 - 04.2010
Class A CDL - Commercial Driver
Asu Newport
09.2005 - 09.2005
DRIVER
PAM TRANSPORT
09.2005 - 01.2009