Darius Wright
Decatur,GA
Summary
Hands-on Yard Driver experienced in safely transporting trailers to and from adjoining yard to load, unload and store product. Communicated with transport drivers to maintain safe traffic flow. Strong mechanical skills with eye for detail and yard maintenance. Versatile with experience hooking and unhooking tractors from trailer for logistics process. Dependable employee with keen understanding of safety measures. Highly organized with good communication skills. Hardworking professional with advanced abilities in equipment operation, car switching and machinery repair. Effectively move engines and cars around work locations to maximize schedule efficiency. Well-organized and diligent about protecting team members with good safety behaviors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Hostler Driver
ABF Freight System
Conley, GA
05.2006 - 01.2024
- Operated yard hostler truck to transport material between loading, unloading, storage and production areas.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before operating them.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspection of assigned equipment prior to departure.
- Adhered to safety regulations in order to prevent any accidents or injuries.
- Operated truck to transport trailers to and from DC docks for loading, unloading and storage purposes.
- Followed corporate, departmental and regulatory operations and safety standards to minimize accidents and vehicle damage.
- Initiated yard checks to maintain inbound and outbound dock and staging areas.
- Worked with loaders and supervisor to move assigned trucks and trailers from one location to another.
- Executed dock operations by switching trailers and equipment to and from docks.
- Utilized yard management computer systems to input shift data.
Driver/Sales Associate
Conway Southern Express
Decatur, GA
02.2002 - 04.2006
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding pick-ups and deliveries status updates.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
Quality Control Inspector
Tri Commercial Cleaning, INC.
Decatur, GA
10.1993 - 12.2001
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations and audits.
- Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.
- Evaluated suppliers' performance against established criteria for quality assurance purposes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
Warehouse Supervisor
Southern Wall Products
Tucker, GA
05.1988 - 11.1993
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Towers High School
Decatur, GA06-1985
Skills
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Fall Protection
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Route Planning
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Warehouse Operations
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Order Picking
- Logbook Maintenance
- GPS Navigation
- Yard Management
- Defensive Driving
- DOT Regulations
- Electrical Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- Air Brake Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Maintenance Knowledge
Timeline
Yard Hostler Driver
ABF Freight System
05.2006 - 01.2024
Driver/Sales Associate
Conway Southern Express
02.2002 - 04.2006
Quality Control Inspector
Tri Commercial Cleaning, INC.
10.1993 - 12.2001
Warehouse Supervisor
Southern Wall Products
05.1988 - 11.1993
High School Diploma -
Towers High School