Hardworking Delivery Driver with 7 years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with DOT regulations and order verification processes. Strong team building qualities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Truck Driver/Sales
Eagle Distributing Company
Knoxville, TN
08.2021 - Current
Operated and maintained tractor trailer.
Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
Verified loads against shipping papers.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and filled out D.O.T expectation logs.
Resolved customer problems and complaints effectively by talking to store mangers, Owners, various levels of management.
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents.
Reviewed over twenty five daily delivery documents and orders and reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor.
Avoided delivery delays by carefully planning best routes with GPS.
Exceeds productivity goals by 100% through effective routing and planning.
Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Class A actively pursuing hazmat endorsement, Passenger endorsement
Entered customer orders in to document sales.
Planned, optimized and changed routes to meet delivery targets.
Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
Delivery Driver/Route Manager
Cherokee Distributing Company
Knoxville, TN
08.2018 - 08.2021
Operated and maintained tractor trailer.
Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
Verified loads against shipping papers.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and filled out D.O.T expectation logs.
Resolved customer problems and complaints effectively by talking to store mangers, Owners, various levels of management.
Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents.
Reviewed over twenty five daily delivery documents and orders and reported any errors found on delivery documents to supervisor.
Avoided delivery delays by carefully planning best routes with GPS.
Exceeds productivity goals by 100% through effective routing and planning.
Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Class A actively pursuing hazmat endorsement, Passenger endorsement
Entered customer orders in to document sales.
Planned, optimized and changed routes to meet delivery targets.
CDL Driver/Trainer
Tennessee truck driving school
Knoxville, TN
12.2016 - 07.2018
Completed 100 pre- and post-trip truck inspections to report and record any defects or malfunctions.
Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before going on training route.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
Changed tires and installed light bulbs, fuses and tire chains.
Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Delivery Driver
Adkins Construction
Jacksboro, TN
09.2013 - 12.2016
Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods.
Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver workers and supplies.
Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
Completed pre- and post-trip safety inspections to record and report any defects and malfunctions.
Checked vehicle after each shift for any damage and made sure it was properly cleaned and maintained.
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
Drove box truck to deliver material's for jobs at the job sites.