Michael Runyon
Camden
Summary
Results-driven Truck Driver with a Class A CDL and a strong work ethic, recognized at KAG Foods for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication. Proven ability to maintain safety standards and optimize delivery routes, achieving on-time deliveries while demonstrating self-motivation and discipline in all operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
DSV Solutions
New Johnsonville, TN
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and delivery schedules.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely deliveries.
- During slower times I was forklift certified and would help in the warehouse driving a forklift to put away deliveries, pick outgoing loads, I would also help prepare those loads for shipment.
Truck Driver
KAG Foods
Memphis, TN
10.2014 - 02.2024
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely deliveries.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal regulations during transportation operations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices for route optimization to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Proactively communicated with dispatch teams regarding any changes or updates affecting scheduled pick-ups or deliveries, ensuring that all parties were kept informed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining open communication with clients during pickups and deliveries.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
Truck Driver/Shipping and Recieving
Nortrak
Decatur, IL
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Operated various truck types to transport goods efficiently across multiple routes.
- Adhered to safety regulations and compliance standards during all driving operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and reliability.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and fuel consumption for regulatory compliance.
Truck Driver
Whiteline Express
Champaign, IL
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues related to shipments promptly and professionally.
- 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.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
Pearl Trucking
Farmer City, IL
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge
Farmer City, IL05.2005
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Customer-oriented
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and packaging
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment maintenance
- Air brake certification
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Truck Driver
DSV Solutions
02.2024 - 05.2026
Truck Driver
KAG Foods
10.2014 - 02.2024
Truck Driver/Shipping and Recieving
Nortrak
06.2013 - 09.2014
Truck Driver
Whiteline Express
10.2012 - 05.2013
Truck Driver
Pearl Trucking
05.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge