Delivery Driver
North Star Logistics and Delivery, LLC
Forney, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured accurate completion of all paperwork associated with deliveries.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving vehicles or personnel on the roadways.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Checked tires for proper inflation before leaving on each route.
- Monitored fuel level throughout shift and refueled when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center and delivery address.
- Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.