Derek Adams
Fort Collins,United States
Summary
Seasoned Delivery Driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 19 years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
UPS
Loveland, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Owner/Operator Delivery Driver
Fed- EX
Fort Collins, CO
03.2006 - 09.2022
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location details.
- Unloaded cargo at designated locations in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on mechanical components when necessary.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries in person or via telephone and email.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs and installed fuses and tire chains.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO06-1999
Skills
- Budget Development
- Mechanical Recoveries
- Personnel Management
- Operations Oversight
- DOT Compliance
- Courteous and Polite Demeanor
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Reliable
- Route Management
Affiliations
Drawing, guitar playing, fishing with family
Accomplishments
Contiuous awards for safe driving over 19 years.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
UPS
09.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator Delivery Driver
Fed- EX
03.2006 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Western State College of Colorado