Donte Walker

Safety-focused CDL Class A driver and maintenance professional with 7+ years of experience supporting machinery, equipment, transportation, and fast-paced industrial operations. Experienced in equipment inspection, troubleshooting, routine maintenance, lockout/tagout procedures, hand and power tools, DOT compliance, and material handling. Physically capable and accustomed to demanding work environments, safety procedures, and completing work accurately under operational deadlines.

Owner-Operator / CDL Class A Driver - JACKSON W. TRANSPORTATION INC. - Hutto, TX

(2026)

• Operated CDL Class A vehicles for regional and multi-state transportation, safely transporting freight and equipment while following assigned routes, schedules, DOT regulations, hours-of-service (HOS) requirements, ELD procedures, pre- and post-trip inspections, and company safety standards; maintained clear communication with dispatchers, site supervisors, and customers regarding schedules, delivery status, route changes, and delays to support safe and efficient operations.

CDL Class A Driver - NATIONAL EXPRESS CARRIERS INC. - Romeoville, IL

(2022 - 2024)

• Performed regional and multi-state transportation operations while managing routes, schedules, customer locations, freight transfers, pre- and post-trip equipment inspections, DOT/HOS/ELD compliance, required documentation, and material-handling equipment operations.

Field Technician – Maintenance & Operations - SMITHFIELD FOODS - Tar Heel, NC

(2015 - 2022)

• Installed and set up hardware, machinery, and technical systems; performed routine equipment checkups and maintenance; diagnosed mechanical and technical issues to identify root causes; repaired or replaced worn or damaged components using standard hand and power tools; applied lockout/tagout procedures; completed service and maintenance documentation; performed inspections and discrepancy identification; and communicated equipment status and basic operating procedures to support safe, reliable

High School Diploma - Douglas Byrd High School