Deric Friedman
Cypress,TX
Summary
Accomplished driver with a proven track record at XPO Logistics, demonstrating expertise in vehicle inspection and exceptional customer service. Skilled in route management and safe driving practices, consistently meeting safety targets and delivery deadlines. Excelled in optimizing schedules and maintaining efficient, cost-effective operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DSR-Driver Sales
XPO Logistics ( Formally Con-Way Freight)
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Conn's Warehouse
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
Merchandiser/Driver's Assistant
Houston Distribution
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Education
Business Management
Texas Southern University
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Houston, TX06.2006
Skills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Commercial driving
- DOT Compliance
- Appointment Scheduling
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operation
- City and non-city driving
- Traffic Law Observation
- Valid Driver's License
- Route Management
- Time Management
- CDL License
- Safe Driving Practices
- Customer Service
Timeline
DSR-Driver Sales
XPO Logistics ( Formally Con-Way Freight)
08.2014 - 07.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Conn's Warehouse
05.2011 - 08.2014
Merchandiser/Driver's Assistant
Houston Distribution
08.2007 - 02.2011
Business Management
Texas Southern University
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
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