Zakee Finely
Dallas,TX
Summary
Professional driver committed to safety and timely deliveries. Extensive experience in navigating diverse routes and maintaining compliance with transportation regulations. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations under varying conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
Lazer Spot Trucking
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Operated Class A vehicles over long distances, ensuring timely and safe deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption for audits.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate route changes and delivery schedules.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and company policies to enhance road safety standards.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
Delivery Driver
United Site Services, Inc. of Texas
Bakersfield, CA
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated delivery vehicles following safety protocols and traffic regulations.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery schedules and reduce fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and inventory management systems.
- Conducted vehicle inspections to ensure safe operating conditions before shifts.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, enhancing overall service experience.
Class A CDL Driver
R And D Transport
Bakersfield, CA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Maintained strict compliance with DOT operating and reporting guidelines
- Picked up supplies and back hauls from vendors and completed related paperwork.
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered products efficiently to designated locations, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels during deliveries, verifying product quantities against shipping documents.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules.
- Managed paperwork associated with deliveries accurately, including bills of lading, invoices, receipts, and manifests for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently.
Class A CDL Driver
Stevens Transport
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed time efficiently during multi-stop trips to ensure timely completion of assigned duties within established deadlines.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Upheld strict compliance with all DOT regulations, including hours of service rules, weight restrictions, and vehicle inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Education
Cesar Chavez Adult School
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Safe driving practices
- Pretrip inspections
- Trailer coupling and uncoupling
- Flexible schedule availability
- Basic mechanical skills
- Problem-solving capacity
- Effective communication
- Route planning expertise
- Long-haul driving
- DOT compliance
- Attention to detail
- Clean MVR
- Class A commercial Driver's license
Certification
Class A CDL
Hazmat Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Double and Triple Endorsement
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
Lazer Spot Trucking
08.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
United Site Services, Inc. of Texas
10.2022 - 07.2024
Class A CDL Driver
R And D Transport
05.2022 - 10.2022
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
Dr. Pepper Snapple
11.2020 - 04.2022
Class A CDL Driver
Stevens Transport
03.2020 - 11.2020
Cesar Chavez Adult School