Deante Burgess
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Haul Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
06.2023 - Current
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Doubles/triples Endorsement
- Inspected load security and checked for damages
Route Delivery Driver
Jam Best One
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Planned daily rounds to determine most efficient way to distribute newspapers.
- Processed payments, made change, and provided receipts.
- Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
- Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
- Delivered products on cross-country routes using freight trucks.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Extreme Express Trucking
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Tire and Lube Technician
Jam Best One
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
Ramp Service Agent
Spirit Airlines Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
- Transferred luggage from aircraft to collection areas safely using ground service equipment.
- Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags for over 10 daily flights.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for immediate repair attention to avoid creating flight departure delays.
- Cleaned airplanes between flights, sanitized lavatories, and seat trays as per company specifications.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
Forklift Operator
Pronto Freightways
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics,
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Forklift Operator
Transfreight Logistics
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Education
160 Hours of Commercial Tractor-Trailer Training -
GTR Trucking School Inc
Detroit, MI06.2021
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Detroit, MI06.2006
Skills
- Truck Inspections
- Maintain Regulatory Compliance
- Team Goals
- Customer Service
- Safety Protocols
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Forklift Certified
Certification
Hazmat Endorsement
Tanker Endorsement
Doubles/triples Endorsement
Timeline
Line Haul Truck Driver
Yellow Freight
06.2023 - Current
Route Delivery Driver
Jam Best One
07.2022 - 06.2023
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Extreme Express Trucking
08.2021 - 07.2022
Tire and Lube Technician
Jam Best One
07.2020 - 08.2021
Ramp Service Agent
Spirit Airlines Inc.
07.2019 - 06.2020
Forklift Operator
Pronto Freightways
05.2018 - 06.2019
Forklift Operator
Penske Logistics,
07.2016 - 04.2018
Forklift Operator
Transfreight Logistics
06.2013 - 07.2016
160 Hours of Commercial Tractor-Trailer Training -
GTR Trucking School Inc
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
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