Buddy Wassinger
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Transportation and logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation.
Driving and warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution.
Team player with excellent communication skills.
Safety-oriented and knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts.
Works well independently and as part of a team.
Highly motivated and very driven.
Service-oriented delivery professional with demonstrated record of road safety and clean driving history. Familiar with logging daily activities, coordinating customer paperwork and collecting payment. Plan and manage efficient routes to maximize deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Suncoast/RNDC
10.2025 - Current
- Oversaw documentation for deliveries, ensuring accuracy of invoices and receipts.
- Assisted in training new drivers on best practices and company procedures.
- Implemented strategies to reduce fuel consumption during deliveries.
- Operated delivery vehicle in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Delivery Driver
Gratz Outdoor
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes to ensure timely customer service.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to maintain operational safety and reliability.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery status and potential issues.
- Operated and maintained agricultural machinery to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Delivery Driver
Chicago Logistics Service Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
- Disposed of waste, shipping materials and hazardous items in compliance with company and governmental regulations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Caregiver
Myself
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Delivery Driver
Greenbush Logistics
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Picked up and delivered cargo in tractor-trailer with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates
- Selected and adjusted routes to maximize vehicle fuel economy and decrease delivery times
- Exceeded productivity goals through effective routing and planning
- Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment
- Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents
- Satisfied recordkeeping demands with accurate invoicing, shipping paperwork coordination and daily logs outlining field activities
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty
- Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables
- Collected and tracked customer payments to meet financial demands
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks
- Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control
- Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit card payments
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills
- Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes with GPS
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders
- Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits to stay on top of paperwork requirements
Delivery Driver
J J Taylor Distributing FL Inc
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Submitted receipts and money received from deliveries at end of each shift.
- Completed pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to their questions and concerns
- Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods
- Operated and maintained tractor-trailer in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors
- Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries
- Collected and tracked customer payments to meet financial demands
- Completed order forms and collected payments to keep customer accounts current
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets
Delivery Driver
Gold Coast Eagle
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
- Enforce on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences
Driver
Halperns Steak and Seafood
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Enforced on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences
Landscaping
Self-Employed
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Landscape and maintain properties using hand, and power tools
- Mowing, trimming, laying sod, digging, watering, planting, and raking
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees and carried out general garden maintenance
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles
D-Bay Driver
Pepsico
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
- Enforced on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences
- Lifting and bending throughout day
- Rotate and organize product, including back stock
- Keeping maintenance records and driving logs
Delivery Driver
Cypress Truck Lines
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Keeping maintenance records and driving logs
Delivery Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Divided cargo received by account number and intended location
- Keeping maintenance records and driving logs
Owner/Operator
New Line Transportation
07.2006 - 08.2011
- Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
- Enforced on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences
- Keeping maintenance records and driving logs
- Maintaining semi tractor
- Moffet operations~ loading and unloading
Delivery Driver
Sysco Foods
09.2001 - 07.2006
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
- Disposed of waste, shipping materials and hazardous items in compliance with company and governmental regulations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL1988
Skills
- Warehouse and manufacturing operations
- Safety-conscious
- DOT regulations
- Valid Class "A" Fl driver's license
- Defensive driver training
- Fast learner
- Commercial driving expertise
- Skilled forklift operator
- Pallet jack and hand truck operation
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Local routes understanding
- Responsible driver
- Refrigerated trailers
- Route management
Additional Information
Excellent References Available on Request
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Suncoast/RNDC
10.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver
Gratz Outdoor
01.2025 - 10.2025
Delivery Driver
Chicago Logistics Service Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Myself
03.2020 - 09.2021
Delivery Driver
Greenbush Logistics
06.2018 - 02.2020
Delivery Driver
J J Taylor Distributing FL Inc
02.2016 - 04.2018
Delivery Driver
Gold Coast Eagle
05.2015 - 02.2016
Driver
Halperns Steak and Seafood
11.2014 - 05.2015
Landscaping
Self-Employed
02.2014 - 12.2014
D-Bay Driver
Pepsico
04.2012 - 01.2014
Delivery Driver
Cypress Truck Lines
03.2012 - 04.2012
Delivery Driver
Swift Transportation
08.2011 - 03.2012
Owner/Operator
New Line Transportation
07.2006 - 08.2011
Delivery Driver
Sysco Foods
09.2001 - 07.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Larkin High School