Derek L. Lewis
Conyers,GA
Summary
Accomplished CDL A and box truck driver recognized for maintaining a flawless safety record and optimizing delivery routes. Proficient in vehicle inspections and logistics planning, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Proven ability to manage schedules effectively while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A- Solo Truck Driver
Pratt Industries
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
D Lou Trucking
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Removed and unloaded packages from box trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services
Decatur, GA02-2015
No Degree - Commercial Driving
Dekalb Technical College
Clarkston, GA03-2008
Skills
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- Commercial driving
- Mechanical tools
- OTR driving
- Verbal and written communication
- Damage control
- Schedule management
- Shipping and packaging
- Vehicle maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Logistics planning
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Trip planning
- Attention to detail
- Trailer maintenance
- Materials transport
- Equipment maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
- Heavy haul expert
- Cargo handling
- Route logs
- Customer-oriented
- Long-haul driving
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Delivery scheduling
- Inclement weather driving
- Air brake certification
- Basic maintenance
- Defensive driver training
- Decision-making
- Efficient trip planner
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Clean MVR
- Regulatory compliance
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Invoice verification
- Route management
- Document management
- Route planning expertise
- Planning
- Accurate record keeping
- Equipment operation
- Safe driving practices
- Emergency response
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving
- Refrigerated trailers operation
Timeline
CDL A- Solo Truck Driver
Pratt Industries
08.2023 - 03.2025
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
D Lou Trucking
01.2018 - 07.2023
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Services
No Degree - Commercial Driving
Dekalb Technical College