Andrew Jenkins
Passaic
Summary
Professional driver with focus on timely and safe delivery of goods. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations. Strong team collaboration skills and commitment to achieving organizational goals. Adept at vehicle maintenance and route optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Port Transporter
DC Partners
Newark, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected vehicles for wear and tear after every shift, ensuring safety and reliability by topping off fuel and fluid levels
- Delivered vehicles safely and efficiently to their destination on time, maintaining a 100% on-time delivery record
- Reported mechanical problems encountered during transport to appropriate personnel, minimizing downtime and ensuring prompt repairs
- Verified vehicle information and condition prior to loading, reducing risk of transport errors
- Followed applicable safety regulations while driving on public roads, contributing to zero safety incidents
- Inspected delivered items for damage or discrepancies, ensuring accurate and damage-free deliveries
Transportation Supervisor
Riverside Nissan
Hackensack, NJ
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Reviewed and verified records related to labor hours, delivery times, and inventory levels, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Checked that drivers transported loads securely and in compliance with state DOT laws, reducing violations
- Oversaw scheduling for day-to-day activities of 5 transportation employees, optimizing workforce efficiency
- Set routes for optimal deliveries, coordinated driver and staff schedules, and assigned specific tasks to improve delivery times
- Coordinated subordinate staff and developed effective transport routes and schedules to facilitate transportation of 40 units daily
- Monitored daily operations and performed safety audits, ensuring staff followed administrative policies and regulations
Manager
Medical
Passaic, NJ
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Led operational improvements, enhancing patient care delivery and staff efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new employees, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and financial sustainability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procedures, reducing wait times for patients.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving strategic initiatives for enhanced outcomes.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, promoting best practices across the organization.
- Facilitated staff meetings to assess challenges and develop actionable solutions within the department.
Dealer Trade Driver
Mitsubishi
Totowa, NJ
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to locate addresses and optimize routes, reducing delivery times
- Managed fuel levels throughout shifts to ensure sufficient fuel for return trips, preventing delivery delays
- Verified paperwork including bills of lading against actual shipments for accuracy, reducing documentation errors
- Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles to ensure good working order before each shift, enhancing safety
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, improving customer satisfaction
- Provided excellent customer service by delivering products on time with care, maintaining a positive company reputation
- Reported vehicle maintenance needs or issues immediately to management, minimizing vehicle downtime
- Monitored cargo for signs of damage during transport and reported discrepancies to supervisor, ensuring accountability
- Maintained accurate records of material inventories, delivery times, routes, and stops, supporting operational efficiency
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information, improving delivery reliability
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established transportation procedures, contributing to a safe driving record
Education
CDL Class A -
Driving Academy
Linden, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Class A Truck Driver
- Transportation safety regulations
- Route driving
- Inventory Record keeping
- Load & Unload
- Delivery driver experience
- GPS navigation
- Clear verbal communication
- Truck delivery (delivery method)
- Heavy lifting
- Driving in adverse weather conditions
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Route planning expertise
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Port operations
- Load securing proficiency
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
Certification
- Driver's License
- CDL CLASS A
- First Aid Certification
- Class D
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Timeline
Port Transporter
DC Partners
09.2023 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Riverside Nissan
02.2020 - 01.2022
Manager
Medical
01.2020 - 03.2021
Dealer Trade Driver
Mitsubishi
01.2019 - 02.2020
CDL Class A -
Driving Academy