David Lewis
Bedford,VA
Summary
Adept at yard management and fostering safety, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Cowan Systems. My expertise in vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance, coupled with a knack for effective communication, ensured zero accidents and improved customer satisfaction. This blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills drives tangible results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Jockey
Cowan Systems
- Used equipment such as forklifts to move materials.
- Performed inspections and minor repairs.
- Operated tractor trailers safely following company and road regulations.
- Selected, washed and prepared trailers for use.
- Provided backup support for areas such as deliveries and warehouse operations.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Truck Driver
Venture Express
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
Truck Driver
Big G Transport
10.2021 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
Cwt Inc
02.2013 - 02.2021
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Cumberland High School
Cumberland, VA06.1991
Skills
- Yard management
- Pallet jack use
- Removing debris
- Incident reporting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Preventive Maintenance
- Supporting warehouse activities
- Equipment monitoring
- Air brake systems
- Trailer loading
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety practices
- Dock operations
- Staging trailers
- Maintaining safety
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Truck Driver
Venture Express
02.2023 - 01.2024
Truck Driver
Big G Transport
10.2021 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
Cwt Inc
02.2013 - 02.2021
Yard Jockey
Cowan Systems
Cumberland High School
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