Christopher Mckinney
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Logistics expert with proven ability to coordinate trailer movements and supervise dock operations. Demonstrated success in optimizing workflows and enhancing service delivery. Strong focus on fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner
M.C. Lawn and Landscaping
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Established home-based business to support family income and maintain flexibility during wife's military service.
- Managed daily operations of lawn care and landscaping services.
- Supervised a team of landscapers to ensure quality service delivery.
- Developed and implemented seasonal landscaping plans for diverse clients.
- Provided seasonal cutting, edging, trimming, lawn care, and landscaping services.
Dock/Yard Jockey Specialist
R&L Carriers
Dallas, TX
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers within busy shipping and receiving areas.
- Coordinated trailer movements to ensure timely loading and unloading operations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks, ensuring accurate sorting and placement for prompt deliveries.
- Inspected trailers for safety compliance and reported maintenance issues immediately.
Dock Lead/Yard Jockey
Estes Express Lines
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Certified Forklift operator and well versed in other heavy-duty equipment used in moving freight.
- Work the dock loading and unloading freight using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck or by hand
- Prepared and executed dock responsibilities while coordinating and directing dock workers on work assignments.
- Coordinated dock assignments, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
- Loading, unloading of tractor trailers, and customer service.
- Strap, brace and pad freight to prevent damage or shifting
- Check for mis-loads, hang manifest, call trailer moves
- Close down trailers for O/B Dispatch
- Responsible for O/B cut schedules
- Assist with HUB freight
- Ability to operate a forklift (7500 lbs. vehicle) with previous forklift certification
- Ability to push or pull a loaded pallet jack and/or hand truck with a minimum load of 70lbs
- Able to lift approximately 70 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job
- Computer literate (knowledge of AS/400 and MS Office)
- Possession of strong written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to work as a team in the coordination and direction of work assignments to other dock workers
- Able to work independently, or in a team setting
- Capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities
- Respond well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines
Professional CDL Driver
Neo Express Transportation
Coppell, TX
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Drove long-distance and regional routes to deliver packages on schedule, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Delivered goods promptly while fostering positive customer relationships.
- Reliable, customer-oriented driver with excellent time-management skills, Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials, over both short and long distances.
- Hitched trailer to tractor unit, verifying secure attachment and stability.
- Operated forklift, pallet jack, and other equipment for loading and unloading tractor trailers.
- Recorded cargo deliveries after loading and unloading to ensure accurate shipping records.
- Inspect the vehicle and examine problems and report them to the dispatcher
- Maintained activity log and recorded hours, effectively communicating mechanical issues to maintenance.
Professional Transport Driver/Yard Jockey
PepsiCo
Mesquite, TX
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Applied knowledge of commercial driving regulations to transport products, livestock, or materials over long distances, consistently meeting customer expectations.
- Delivered packages across long distances and neighboring states, ensuring timely arrival for customers.
- Organized and transported inventory during nightly trailer operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely deliveries.
- Maneuvered truck into loading or unloading position based on signals from loading crew, facilitating efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Executed loading and unloading of freight at designated docks, ensuring accurate recording of cargo deliveries.
- Verified that the trailer was properly hitched and securely connected to the tractor unit before departure.
- Performed vehicle inspections to identify any issues and promptly reported findings to the dispatcher.
- Delivered goods to the client promptly and maintained a friendly attitude with customer
Professional CDL Driver Retraining
KLLM/FFE Transport Services, LLC
Lancaster, TX
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Reliable, customer-oriented driver with excellent time-management skills, Drives tractor-trailer combination, applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations to transport and deliver products, livestock, or materials, usually over long distance.
- Drove long-distance routes and neighboring states, ensuring timely package delivery to customers.
- Delivered goods to clients promptly while fostering positive customer relationships through friendly interactions.
- Maneuvered truck into loading and unloading positions, enhancing operational efficiency by coordinating with loading crew.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, accurately recording cargo deliveries to maintain inventory integrity.
- Maintained accurate activity log and documented hours, facilitating communication of mechanical issues to maintenance.
- Plan various routes using a GPS system or an advanced navigation system
Grounds/Maintenance
DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto, TX
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Lays out, installs and maintains sprinkler systems for the purpose of ensuring well-maintained grounds.
- Maintained and replaced asphalt, concrete, and fencing to ensure district facilities and grounds remained safe, comfortable, and operational.
- Drags and fills playground areas for the purpose of maintaining safe play areas.
- Instructs personnel in the proper methods, materials and equipment used in grounds care for the purpose of ensuring work is done correctly and safely in a timely manner.
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment, including mowers and tractors, to ensure equipment was in good working order.
- Ordered materials and supplies to ensure availability of necessary items for efficient job completion.
- Executed general custodial and maintenance duties seasonally or as needed to keep district facilities in well-maintained condition.
- Keeps records and reports on activities for the purpose of written support and/or conveying information.
- Heavy physical labor in miscellaneous work for the purpose of maintaining grounds in the entire District.
Small Business Owner
M.C. Lawn and Landscaping
08.2007 - 03.2014
- Opened and operated home-based business during wife's military enlistment, ensuring self-employment continuity amid U.S. Air Force relocations.
- Managed daily operations of lawn care and landscaping services.
- Supervised a team of landscape technicians and maintenance staff.
- Developed customer relationships through personalized service and follow-ups.
- Executed seasonal lawn care services, providing cutting, edging, and trimming to enhance residential landscapes.
Professional CDL Driver/Dockworker Combo
Roadway Express
Tampa, FL
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Delivered goods promptly, fostering positive customer relationships through friendly service.
- Delivered freight efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction with attentive service.
- Drove long-distance routes to ensure timely delivery of packages to customers.
- Load and unload freight and record cargo deliveries
- Ensure the trailer is hitched properly and attached securely to the tractor unit
- Ensure the packages are properly secured inside the truck to prevent damage
- Follow traffic rules and accident procedures
- Inspect the vehicle and examine problems and report them to the dispatcher
- Plan various routes using a GPS system or an advanced navigation system
Freight Team Supervisor
Home Depot
Florida, TX
05.2002 - 06.2006
- Assisted in managing freight operations at HUB facility.
- Coordinated dock workers on work assignments, ensuring clear dock responsibilities for efficient operations.
- Secured freight with straps, braces, and padding to prevent damage during transport.
- Prepared trailers for outbound dispatch by efficiently closing them down and securing loads.
- Streamlined loading process by developing outbound cut schedules for timely dispatch.
- Led, trained, and developed associates across departments to enhance customer service and improve merchandise accessibility.
- Provided input on operational and merchandising decisions to Store Management and Operations teams to optimize store performance.
Education
Tri State CDL Training - CDL Class A
Tri-State CDL Training
Ennis, TX05-2000
High school diploma -
Wilmer-Hutchins High School
Wilmer, TX05-1992
Skills
- Logistics management
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Adaptability to high volume
- Deadline adherence
- Policy compliance
- MS Office
- AS/400 expertise
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Dependable reliability
- Independent work capability
- Interpersonal skills
- Physical strength
- Reading comprehension
Certification
- CDL
- Forklift Certification
- Tanker Endorsement
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- Driver's License
- Hazmat Endorsement
Timeline
Dock/Yard Jockey Specialist
R&L Carriers
10.2023 - 09.2024
Small Business Owner
M.C. Lawn and Landscaping
05.2023 - Current
Dock Lead/Yard Jockey
Estes Express Lines
05.2020 - 04.2023
Professional CDL Driver
Neo Express Transportation
06.2018 - 04.2020
Professional Transport Driver/Yard Jockey
PepsiCo
11.2015 - 05.2018
Professional CDL Driver Retraining
KLLM/FFE Transport Services, LLC
08.2015 - 11.2015
Grounds/Maintenance
DeSoto Independent School District
04.2014 - 07.2015
Small Business Owner
M.C. Lawn and Landscaping
08.2007 - 03.2014
Professional CDL Driver/Dockworker Combo
Roadway Express
06.2006 - 07.2007
Freight Team Supervisor
Home Depot
05.2002 - 06.2006
Tri State CDL Training - CDL Class A
Tri-State CDL Training
High school diploma -
Wilmer-Hutchins High School