Dan N. Ly
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated trucking professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in transportation, logistics, and trailer handling seeking a Switcher (Yard Jockey) position with FedEx Ground. Leveraging strong expertise in maneuvering semi- trailers, yard operations, and safe equipment handling to support efficient terminal productivity. Eager to contribute to FedEx’s high volume operations and committed to building a long term career with the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Package Handler
Federal Express
Niles, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Unload packages ranging from 28-foot “Pup”, 53-foot, Drop-Frame, Straight Rail, Multimodal trailers.
- Safely transferring packages of various sizes between trailer and conveyor systems.
- Sorting packages compatibility onto the correct conveyor belt
- Scanning and labeling packages using Zebra WT wearable mobile computer Android, Zebra RS mobile ring scanner and Zebra mobile thermal printer.
- Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting tight deadlines.
- Adhering to all safety protocols and reporting issues to management.
- Maintained safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
Pick Up & Delivery Driver/Yard Spotter/Forklift Operator
Dayton Freight Lines
Des Plaines, IL
04.2021 - 11.2025
- Check tractor/van/city lift gate to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain logs of working hours and vehicle service or repair statute, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- 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.
- Use Zebra scanner to deliver/pick ups freight
- Scanning in BOLs and delivery receipt
- Loaded and unloaded trucks on in-bound and out-bound dock in a fast and effective manner
- Safely secure all hazardous materials
- Submitted all delivery and pick ups documentation via scanner
- Correctly marked delivery receipt and clearly noted returns or shorts
- Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management
- Movements of trailers to/from yard to dock (spotter)
Pick Up & Delivery Driver/Intermodal Driver/Yard Spotter/Forklift Operator
AAA Cooper Transportation
Bensenville, IL
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Check power/van to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain logs of working hours or vehicle service or repair statue, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- 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.
- Use Qualcomm system to deliver/pick ups freight
- Scanning in BOLs and delivery receipt with Samsung tablet
- Loaded and unloaded trucks on in-bound and out-bound dock in a fast and effective manner
- Safely secure all hazardous materials
- Submitted all delivery and pick ups documentation
- Correctly marked delivery receipt and clearly noted returns or shorts
- Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly
- Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management
- Movements of trailers to/from yard to dock (spotter)
Intermodal Driver
Schneider National
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Check power/container/chassis to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair statue, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Transported containerized freight between customer and rail yard.
- Checking shipping papers to determine the nature of load and checked for the presence of hazardous materials
- Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipment
- Submitted all delivery documentation using Samsung tablet and scanner
- Movement of containerized freights between rail yards (crosstown)
- Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings
Education
High School Diploma -
Mather High School
Chicago, IL06.2003
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse safety
- Package unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Freight handling
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Package scanning
- Attention to detail
- Route deliveries
Timeline
Package Handler
Federal Express
01.2026 - Current
Pick Up & Delivery Driver/Yard Spotter/Forklift Operator
Dayton Freight Lines
04.2021 - 11.2025
Pick Up & Delivery Driver/Intermodal Driver/Yard Spotter/Forklift Operator
AAA Cooper Transportation
08.2019 - 04.2021
Intermodal Driver
Schneider National
06.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Mather High School