David Williams II
Darling Ingredients Inc
Clinton,IA
11
years of professional experience
Experienced Driver/Operator with a strong record of safe driving, DOT/OSHA compliance, and accurate vehicle inspections. Skilled in tanker and roll-off equipment, route planning, and timely delivery performance.
Work History
Driver/Operator
11 Years 1 Month- Operated tanker and roll-off equipment while following DOT, OSHA, and company safety procedures.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and compliance.
- Hauled raw materials and finished products between plant, customer, and collection sites.
- Monitored load weights, route conditions, and delivery schedules to maintain timely service.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using proper equipment to prevent spills and product loss.
- Coordinated with dispatch, plant staff, and customers to resolve route and pickup issues.
- Trained newer drivers on safety practices, equipment handling, and site-specific procedures.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed routine maintenance on the truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Teamwork
Time management
Defensive driving techniques
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Loading and unloading
Excellent communication
Critical thinking
Safety regulations compliance
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Adaptability
Decision-making
Load management techniques
Endurance and stamina
Specialized equipment handling
Customer relations
Defensive driving
Logbook management
Pre-trip safety checks
Cargo safety assessment
Safety compliance checks
Material handling equipment
Task prioritization
Route optimization software
Document verification
Emergency equipment
Deadline management
CDL B license
Truck weighing
Compliance with regulations
Professionalism
Materials safety management
Record keeping
Vehicle maintenance
Work logging
Routine vehicle maintenance
Stress management
Hydraulic system operations
Route navigation software
Timeline
Driver/Operator
Darling Ingredients Inc
09.2015 - 10.2026Read More
Clinton High School
High School Diploma
Read More