David Davis
Driver
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator Truck Driver with proven success at Five Star Trucking LLC, enhancing customer relations and ensuring timely deliveries. Skilled in strategic planning and risk management, I excel in maintaining safety standards and optimizing fleet operations. Committed to quality assurance and building effective teams, I consistently achieve operational excellence. Dependable and safety-conscious CDL Class A driver with over 25 years of commercial driving experience, including long-term employment with Pepsi-Cola and current owner-operator experience. Demonstrated history of safe driving, excellent route management, and customer satisfaction. Recognized with 20-Year Safe Driver Award. Adapt at both local delivery, regional hauling and also OTR . experience and I have operated in many fields of driving which include flatbed,dry van,reefer,intermodal,tanker,hazmat,roll off, dump truck.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Five Star Trucking LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Documented paperwork and back office including state required Ifta,Insurance,Driver record,Clearinghouse, Drug and alcohol consortium etc
COO/Supervisor in Training/Driver
CLASS INC TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Assisted in leading each shift by delegating duties and assigning specific tasks to 2 employees.
- Developed and implemented safety initiatives to continually improve, achieve and maintain stated safety performance and objectives.
- Partnered with management to coach, discipline and manage employees.
- Built highly productive teams through team building, clear communication and ongoing coaching.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Delivery Driver Team
McLane Company
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Manually unload products using dollies dry ,frozen and refrigerated items
- Maintain electronic driver logs, track product temperatures, and use handheld devices for invoicing
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, adhere to DOT regulations
- Work as a team driver within a 24 hour period
Bulk Delivery Driver/ Driver Trainer
PepsiCo
03.1998 - 06.2021
- Transport products on designated routes, unload using pallet jacks or forklifts, and verify delivery accuracy with customers.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Use handheld computers for invoicing, BOL, and VCR Condition to track sales and logistics.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conducted total of 150 miles of training with each driver.
Driver
Best Roofing
06.1996 - 03.1998
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Private company
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Operated Tanker truck, Boom Truck delivering roofing material for commercial and residential customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Sunrise, FL06.1993
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Named Pepsico “Driver of the Quarter” in numerous years
- Supervised team of two drivers.
- .Driver Trainer
- Owner/Operator
- Back office
20 years no accident award
Received 5 , 10 , 15, 20 year non preventable accident
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Five Star Trucking LLC
04.2022 - Current
COO/Supervisor in Training/Driver
CLASS INC TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver Team
McLane Company
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bulk Delivery Driver/ Driver Trainer
PepsiCo
03.1998 - 06.2021
Driver
Best Roofing
06.1996 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Piper High School