Daron Allen
Houston
Summary
Seasoned CDL Driver and logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in commercial driving and warehouse operations. Expertise in safely operating tractor-trailers, conducting vehicle inspections, and managing shipping and receiving processes. Committed to meeting time-sensitive delivery and production requirements while ensuring safety and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Driver
KIK Consumer Products
Houston
10.2023 - Current
- Operate yard trucks/hostlers to safely transport trailers between sister plants, dock doors, and yard locations.
- Coordinated trailer movement with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and transportation teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer movements, assignments, and yard activity to ensure seamless operations.
- Adhered to company safety policies, DOT regulations, and facility procedures to promote a safe work environment.
Commercial Driver
Aztec Events
Houston
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Led crew in delivering, setting up, breaking down, and picking up party and event rental equipment, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Coordinated daily routes, delivery schedules, and job assignments, achieving timely completion of events and maximizing customer satisfaction.
- Communicate with customers, event coordinators, venues, and management regarding delivery and setup requirements.
- Resolved on-site issues and adjusted delivery or setup plans to meet customer and event requirements.
Commercial Driver
Cardinal Logistics
Houston
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Operated commercial vehicles to transport oversized and specialized construction materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Transport and deliver roof and floor trusses to residential and commercial construction sites.
- Delivered and positioned trusses per customer specifications and job-site requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction and project efficiency.
- Maintained accurate delivery tickets, logs, and inspection reports, supporting regulatory compliance and operational transparency.
Commercial Driver
Hermann Transportation
Houston
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Transported and delivered shipping containers to ensure timely supply chain operations across ports, warehouses, distribution centers, rail yards, and customer locations.
- Managed multiple daily routes and deliveries to consistently meet scheduled appointment times and enhance operational reliability.
- Followed all applicable DOT, FMCSA, company, port, and terminal safety procedures to maintain compliance and promote safety standards.
Lead/Driver
KIK Custom Products
Houston
04.2013 - 09.2019
- Operated tractor-trailer to stage loads for customer pick up.
- Assisted management to improve team performance by training associates in efficient pick, packaging, and shipment techniques.
- Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed daily.
- Executed trailer transfers to hubs and final destinations, ensuring on-time production and delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Houston Community College
Houston, TXSkills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Logistics coordination
- Yard management
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Punctual and reliable
- Professionalism
- Customer engagement
Credentials And Licenses
- Commercial driving license
- Hazardous material, tanker, doubles and triple license
- TWIC Certification
- First Aid, CPR, AED
Timeline
Yard Driver
KIK Consumer Products
10.2023 - Current
Commercial Driver
Aztec Events
12.2022 - 10.2023
Commercial Driver
Cardinal Logistics
01.2020 - 12.2022
Commercial Driver
Hermann Transportation
10.2019 - 01.2020
Lead/Driver
KIK Custom Products
04.2013 - 09.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Houston Community College