Derek Lee
Macon,GA
Summary
Professional Driver with hazmat, tanker, and doubles/triples endorsements. Demonstrated track record of delivering shipments on time and safely. Four years of OTR, regional, and local delivery experience . Experienced team driver with over 300,000 solo and team miles across 48 states. Excellent safety record with no citations, accidents or DOT violations. Proven leader and self -starter needing minimal direction to complete assignments. Ready to apply experience and skills to a challenging new role with long-term potential.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Truck Driver
UFL Services Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered on time shipments for company accounts including Amazon, USPS, and Cardinal Health in a timely manner by adhering to strict schedules and maintaining constant communication with dispatchers.
- Reduced delays and increased on-time deliveries by effectively planning routes using GPS technology and maps.
- Emphasized punctuality; arriving at pick-up locations and deliveries ahead of time to facilitate earlier departures.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of DOT regulations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws during transportation activities.
- Consistently maintained clear lines of communication between company management, dispatchers, customers, and peers to ensure smooth operations at all times.
- Navigated complex road conditions, adapting driving techniques to maintain safety standards during adverse weather events.
- Maintained safety status in the top 5% of all company drivers and was regularly rated number one.
Professional Truck Driver
Covenant Transport
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Deliver shipments safely and on-time while providing exemplary customer service to clients.
- Perform daily safety pre and post trips to ensure compliance with company and DOT regulations.
- Communicate and resolve challenges that may arise during shipment pick-up, in-transit, or during delivery.
- Experienced delivering van, reefer, and doubles trailers.
- Provide stellar service on a dedicated account delivering doubles. Safely couple and uncouple tandem trailers when necessary.
Assistant Team Leader
Unipart Logistics
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Oversee two major client accounts and supervise several direct reports to higher levels of productivity to meet customer service level agreements.
- Increased customer order return processing by 10% through process improvement.
- Responsible for all aspects of the client account (shipping, receiving, inventory, storage, daily client inquiries).
- Achieved 100% client inventory accuracy by creating inventory spreadsheets and new racking signage.
Communications Technician
Comcast
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Service technician installing, troubleshooting, and repairing cable, video, internet, and telephony products. Certified trainer of new hires. Emphasis placed on excellent customer service.
- Consistently received positive feedback from customers regarding their experience during and after service.
Team Coach
MSC Industrial Supply
04.2008 - 09.2014
- Provide guidance, support, training, and direction to outbound picking/packing associates for shipping thousands of parcels daily.
- Motivate and lead the team to higher levels of productivity of picking and packing productivity.
- Increased lines packaged per hour by 18% in the packing area due to contributions on the 5S Lean Kaizen event team.
Education
Coursework In Business -
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA1993
Diploma -
Druid Hills High School
Atlanta, GA1991
Skills
- CDL-A professional driver
- Routing and logistics
- DOT regulations knowledge
- Time management
- Forklift driver (cherry picker, reach, sit down counterbalance), electric pallet jack
- Microsoft office (Word, Excel)
Timeline
Professional Truck Driver
UFL Services Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2024
Professional Truck Driver
Covenant Transport
06.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Team Leader
Unipart Logistics
01.2018 - 11.2019
Communications Technician
Comcast
10.2014 - 12.2017
Team Coach
MSC Industrial Supply
04.2008 - 09.2014
Diploma -
Druid Hills High School
Coursework In Business -
Georgia Perimeter College
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