Derek Lopez
Scranton,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and determined worker! I show up with great energy every day! I'm a half glass full type of guy. I will make the best out of the worst situations! Problem solver! friendly, and very ambitious
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Willow Run Foods
Kirkwood, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction with courteous service and professional interactions during pickups and dropoffs.
- Maintained a safe driving record through vigilant adherence to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Navigated challenging road conditions safely, adjusting driving techniques according to weather or traffic situations.
- Secured cargo for transport using straps, chains, or other appropriate securing devices to prevent damage in transit.
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, customers, and warehouse personnel.
- Participated in safety meetings to stay informed about changing regulations, industry trends, and best practices for maintaining a secure work environment.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Bus Driver
County of Lackawanna Transit System
Scranton, PA
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
Truck Driver
Lenoble Lumber
Queens, NY
02.2018 - 09.2023
- Shipping and receiving
- Unload lumber from trailers and put in warehouse
- Pick orders using forklift for pickups and deliveries
- Wrap orders in plastic if it's raining
- Load trucks for next day deliveries
- Drive forklift in a safe manor at all times
- Drive trucks
- Deliver lumber to customers in a timely matter
- Clean warehouse during slow hrs and downtime
Bus driver
MTA, New York City Transit
Brooklyn, NY
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Pre trip bus daily and make sure everything is safe
- Transport passengers from terminal to terminal in a safe manner
Truck Driver
Half Price Movers
Staten Island, NY
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided exceptional service to customers through clear communication and careful handling of their items during the moving process.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating with coworkers to load and unload moving trucks efficiently.
- Assisted customers with basic packing techniques, offering guidance on how to protect items from damage during transit.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely, safe, and efficient transportation of clients'' belongings.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Class A Cdl - Driving
Smith And Solomon Driving School
DuPont Pa08.2024
LIBERAL ARTS -
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY06.2010
Skills
- Delivery driver experience
- Supervising experience
- Customer service
- Packaging
- Forklift
- Shipping & receiving
- Warehouse Experience
Certification
CDL A
Additional Information
Very positive, energetic, punctual. Finish all my assignments in a safe and timely manner. I take pride in my work and I know how to play a positive role in a company.
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Willow Run Foods
08.2024 - Current
Bus Driver
County of Lackawanna Transit System
09.2023 - 08.2024
Bus driver
MTA, New York City Transit
02.2018 - 02.2023
Truck Driver
Lenoble Lumber
02.2018 - 09.2023
Truck Driver
Half Price Movers
01.2015 - 02.2018
LIBERAL ARTS -
Long Island University
Class A Cdl - Driving
Smith And Solomon Driving School