Daris Nightengale
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Punctual and efficient applicant seeks a entry level position as part of a team with opportunities for professional growth and development. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly and professional service at all times.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Red Classic Transportation
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated various types of commercial vehicles, ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
CDL Class A Driver
Nunc Coepi Express LLC
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
CDL Class A Yard Driver
FedEx Ground
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Transportation Associate
Amazon Distribution Center CLT 2
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Correspond with multiple shipping companies and demonstrate comprehensive understanding of shipping systems, requirements, rules and obligations to support yard organization and minimize delays.
- Conduct daily coordination with fulfillment center operations departments, transportation peers and carriers to ensure all trailers arrive and depart on time with zero defects.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of the trailer yard through meticulous attention to detail and daily yard audits.
- Consolidate data from multiple sources to support daily workflow and business needs.
- Operate spotter truck, moving trailers between trailer yard and dock doors and logging all trailer moves to maintain accurate yard inventory.
- Support production by following all safety measures and policies and demonstrating safe behavior.
Parts Delivery Driver
Hendrick Lexus
12.2004 - 02.2017
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to their questions and concerns.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management.
- Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs.
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks.
- Verified that vehicle inspection stickers and registrations were current.
- Submitted receipts and money received from deliveries at the end of each shift.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Pulled parts off store shelves to fill customer orders.
- Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 500 miles from home location
Education
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School
2219 Senior Dr. Charlotte, NC 2821606.1998
Skills
- Familiarity with DOT regulations
- Safety-conscious
- Commercial driving expertise
- Customer-oriented
- Knowledge of state roads and highways
- Organized
- Heavy hauling
- Map reading and navigation skills
- Safe driver in adverse conditions
- Adept at record keeping
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Double and Triple Trailers
Certification
Certified CDL Class A also I have completed training for the CDL Triples & Doubles endorsement.
Smith System Driver Direct On Road Driver Defensive Driving Course certificate.
Timeline
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Red Classic Transportation
11.2023 - 01.2026
CDL Class A Driver
Nunc Coepi Express LLC
11.2021 - 11.2023
CDL Class A Yard Driver
FedEx Ground
12.2020 - 11.2021
Transportation Associate
Amazon Distribution Center CLT 2
10.2017 - 12.2020
Parts Delivery Driver
Hendrick Lexus
12.2004 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
West Charlotte High School