David Sollenberger
Seasoned Driver
Yatesville,GA
Summary
16+ Years Experience Class A CDL Truck Driver bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Lifelong learner with attention to detail and outstanding follow through.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Bellamy Strickland Collision Center
McDonough, GA
02.2020 - Current
- Disassembled, repaired and reassembled vehicles according to work order instructions.
- Repaired and replaced body panels, frame and rails on vehicles.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper state of repair.
- Prioritized work to meet demands and customer needs.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service
Forest Park, GA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered 150-200 residential and commercial stops per day in the metro Atlanta area, with a demonstrated ability to navigate heavy urban traffic.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Reviewed invoices with customers and obtain necessary signatures.
- Maintained and kept truck safe and in compliance with mechanical and best safety practices.
Route Sales Supervisor
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
Atlanta, GA
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Sold Coca-Cola beverage products to existing and new customers along assigned routes.
- Covered delivery routes when drivers were on vacation, or otherwise unavailable.
- Excelled at adapting to an ever-changing dynamic in a variety of duties within this role.
- Accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience on the sales side of the distribution industry.
- Coached, mentored, and trained newly hired drivers.
- Attended weekly sales meetings.
Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
Atlanta, GA
02.2015 - 10.2017
- One of the top-performing delivery drivers for my area.
- Consistently low percentage of returns, with a personal best of 0.07% for a week.
- Fulfill customer’s needs with a guarantee of quality and prompt delivery of product to various establishments.
- Build visual product displays to company standards.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections daily.
- Strictly adhered to company safety regulations while performing all aspects of job duties.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Route Driver
Sysco Atlanta
College Park, GA
10.2013 - 12.2014
- One of the top-performing drivers for Sysco Atlanta during my tenure and was offered the opportunity to become a lead driver, which entailed training new-hires.
- Delivered groceries to various restaurants and establishments.
- Routinely handled packages up to approximately 120 lbs and pallets up to 2,000 lbs.
- Guaranteed quality and prompt delivery of product and items to customers.
- Organized and broke down pallets of groceries throughout the work day to ensure efficient delivery of product.
- Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections daily.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Well versed in FDA regulations and food safety.
Route Driver
Jackson Beverages
Griffin, GA
02.2004 - 10.2013
- Delivered beer to various gas stations and package stores.
- Routinely handled kegs up to approximately 175 lbs and pallets up to 2,000 lbs.
- Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
- Logged mileage, stops, orders and carton counts for each route.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip truck inspections daily.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee High School
Thomaston, GA 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Class A Commercial Driver's License
Familiarity with DOT regulations
Clean MVR
Pre-Trip Inspections
GPS Navigation
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Bellamy Strickland Collision Center
02.2020 - Current
Seasonal Delivery Driver
United Parcel Service
10.2019 - 01.2020
Route Sales Supervisor
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
10.2017 - 10.2019
Driver Merchandiser
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
02.2015 - 10.2017
Route Driver
Sysco Atlanta
10.2013 - 12.2014
Route Driver
Jackson Beverages
02.2004 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee High School
08.2002 - 05.2006