David Tippette
Louisville,KY
Summary
Adept at optimizing delivery routes and maintaining impeccable safety records, I enhanced FedEx Freight's operational strategy by training and mentoring new drivers in safe driving practices. My strong work ethic and effective communication skills contributed to significant improvements in on-time delivery rates and team collaboration.
Knowledgeable professional committed to ensuring safe and timely deliveries. Proven track record of maintaining vehicle integrity and adhering to transportation regulations. Demonstrated ability in route planning and efficient time management.
Experienced with safe and efficient driving practices. Utilizes effective route planning and time management to ensure punctual deliveries. Track record of maintaining vehicle safety and compliance with transportation regulations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Feeder Driver
UPS
- Maintained a safe driving record with consistent adherence to traffic laws and company safety policies.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing route planning and utilizing GPS technology.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills in managing multiple deliveries within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy in documentation processes.
- Utilized specialized equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts proficiently, ensuring proper handling of materials throughout the transportation process.
Line Haul Driver
FedEx Freight
01.2006 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions with customers, representing the company in a positive manner at all times.
- Mentored new drivers on best practices for safe driving techniques, fostering a culture of responsibility within the team environment.
- Adapted rapidly to changing conditions or situations during transit, demonstrating flexibility when faced with unforeseen challenges or obstacles enroute.
- Assisted in implementing GPS tracking technology into daily operations, streamlining communications between drivers and dispatchers while improving overall operational efficiency.
- Maintained excellent safety records, conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections on all vehicles.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and addressing minor mechanical issues before they escalated.
- Coordinated with warehouse personnel to ensure accurate loading of trailers, preventing any discrepancies or issues during transit.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining strict schedules and adhering to federal regulations.
- Collaborated with logistics team members to optimize freight handling processes, reducing loading/unloading timeframes significantly.
- Upheld rigorous standards for cleanliness and organization inside truck cabs, promoting a professional image for the company while on the road.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Supported cost reduction efforts by optimizing backhaul opportunities, maximizing revenue generation per mile driven.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of DOT regulations to ensure compliance during transport activities and roadside inspections.
- Managed transportation paperwork efficiently, ensuring proper documentation of pick-ups, deliveries, and any incidents encountered during transit.
- Enhanced on-time delivery rates by planning and executing efficient routes for line haul operations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Skills
- Truck maintenance basics
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driver's license
- Effective communication
- Patience and perseverance
- Defensive driving techniques
- Vehicle inspection proficiency
- Accident prevention strategies
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Freight documentation
- Team collaboration aptitude
- Route planning expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Safe driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
- Long-haul driving
- Decision-making
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspection
Timeline
Line Haul Driver
FedEx Freight
01.2006 - 10.2024
Feeder Driver
UPS
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