Derek Walls
Tishomingo
Summary
Results-driven truck driver with extensive experience in customer service and decision-making. Skilled in maintaining safe driving practices while ensuring timely deliveries and effective communication with clients to resolve issues promptly.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
Ardmore, OK
04.2020 - Current
- Operated various truck and trailer types, 10 and 13 manual transmissions, yard or spotter truck, 1 and 2 drive axel day cabs, 57ft dry van and reefer, 27ft dry van and reefer, lift gates, and shipping container trailers
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate paper logbooks and ELD to track hours of service and mileage for regulatory purposes.
- Trained new drivers on company policies, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
- Implemented efficient route planning, minimizing delays and optimizing fuel consumption.
- Monitored cargo conditions during transit, ensuring timely reporting of any issues encountered.
- Developed procedures for loading and unloading cargo safely, reducing risk of damage or injury.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Worked closely and maintained a good relationship with partnering companies to get the job done safely and on time
- Came up with solutions with customers when issues arose
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Columbus, OH
01.2018 - 04.2020
Cook and Cashier
Dominos Pizza
Fairborn, OH
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to standardized recipes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Took orders and gave customer service to disgruntled customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairborn Digital Academy
Fairborn, OH05-2015
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Attention to detail
- DOT compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Load security
- Route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Delivery scheduling
- Heavy lifting
- Stress management aptitude
- Customer service
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Loading and unloading
- Basic maintenance
- Weather awareness
Certification
License - CDL A with no restrictions or endorsements
Timeline
Truck Driver
Stan Koch & Sons Trucking
04.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
01.2018 - 04.2020
Cook and Cashier
Dominos Pizza
08.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Fairborn Digital Academy