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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, MI
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Detroit, MI
06.2006

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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