Branden Lett
Corryton,TN
Summary
Highly skilled, safe and reliable truck driver. I have an amazing critical thinking and problem solving focused mindset, making me a great asset to a company looking to optimize their operations. I will always strive to put my maximum effort in with the company so that the company may grow and i within it.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
House-Hasson Hardware
Knoxville, TN
03.2023 - Current
- Performed minor vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent disruptions.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
Local Truck Driver
Dr. Pepper/Keurig
Knoxville, TN
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Complied with company policies regarding proper use of company vehicles.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Local Truck Driver
Yellow Corporation
Knoxville, Tennessee
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Complied with company policies regarding proper use of company vehicles.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured before operating truck.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as accidents or breakdowns on the road.
- Reported any mechanical issues or incidents encountered during trips.
- Checked vehicle before and after trips to ensure tire pressure, oil, and other fluid levels were adequate.
Local Truck Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Knoxville, Tennessee
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Complied with company policies regarding proper use of company vehicles.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary using pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Maintained open communication with central dispatch to stay informed about customers' needs and routing changes.
- Managed paperwork associated with deliveries including bills of lading, manifests, delivery receipts .
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
Warehouse Worker/Customer Service Representative
Baker Distributing Co
Knoxville, TN
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
Education
GED -
N.P. Moss Annex
Lafayette, LA06-2011
Certificate - Comptia A+
IT Pro
OnlineCertificate - CCNA
IT PRO
OnlinePython
IT Pro
OnlineSkills
- Load monitoring
- Commercial driving
- Daily logging
- Passenger transportation
- Basic vehicle repairs
- Route planning
- Inclement weather driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Punctual and reliable
- Map reading
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Class A commercial drivers license
- Hazmat Endorsment
- Double-Triples Endorsment
- Tanker Endorsment
- SMITH Driver saftey training Certificate
- Valid DOT Physical Examination Card
Affiliations
- Passion for learning the IT field
- Love of BBQ
- New found interest in healthy eating/excersize
Timeline
Driver
House-Hasson Hardware
03.2023 - Current
Local Truck Driver
Dr. Pepper/Keurig
11.2022 - 03.2023
Local Truck Driver
Yellow Corporation
02.2022 - 11.2022
Local Truck Driver
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
09.2019 - 02.2022
Warehouse Worker/Customer Service Representative
Baker Distributing Co
10.2016 - 09.2019
GED -
N.P. Moss Annex
Certificate - Comptia A+
IT Pro
Certificate - CCNA
IT PRO
Python
IT Pro