Derrick James
Gibsonton,Florida
Summary
Delivery driver with expertise in route planning, pre-trip inspections, freight securing, and on-time delivery performance. Focus on safe driving practices, accurate documentation, and clear communication with dispatch.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
ADL Delivery
Tampa, Florida
01.2024 - 09.2026
- Achieved on-time deliveries while adhering to speed limits and traffic laws, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Delivered HD Supply orders to customer sites along assigned routes.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes, delays, and delivery updates to ensure timely service.
- Unloaded HD Supply merchandise and set items at customer-requested locations.
- Inspected vehicles for safety, fuel, and mechanical readiness at start of each shift to maintain operational reliability.
Subcontract delivery driver
Lowe's
Tampa, Florida
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered Lowe's merchandise to customer homes and job sites along assigned routes.
- Checked delivery trucks before departure and reported mechanical or safety concerns.
- Confirmed delivery tickets, manifests, and customer addresses before each Lowe's stop.
- Communicated with Lowe's customers to clarify delivery windows and ensure optimal product placement.
- Coordinated timely Lowe's merchandise deliveries to homes and job sites, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Performed pre-trip truck checks and reported mechanical or safety concerns before departure.
- Reviewed delivery tickets, manifests, and customer addresses before each Lowe's stop.
- Communicated with Lowe's customers regarding delivery windows and product placement.
- Delivered Lowe's merchandise to customer homes and job sites with assigned route accuracy.
- Reported mechanical or safety concerns after pre-trip truck inspections.
- Verified delivery tickets, manifests, and customer addresses before each Lowe's stop.
- Updated customers on delivery windows and assisted with product placement for Lowe's orders, improving overall service experience.
Delivery Driver
HD Supply
Tampa, Florida
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered HD Supply orders to customer sites along assigned routes.
- Loaded trucks with HD Supply products and secured freight for safe transit.
- Reviewed invoices and delivery documents before departure and customer drop-off.
- Inspected vehicles for safety, fuel level, and mechanical readiness at start of each shift.
- Communicated with dispatch about route changes, delays, and delivery status.
- Unloaded HD Supply merchandise and placed items at customer-requested locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High SCHOOL
Tampa, FL06-1992
Skills
- Route planning and navigation
- Pre-trip inspection
- Freight securing and documentation
- Dispatch communication
- Dispatch communication
- Route navigation
Timeline
Delivery Driver
ADL Delivery
01.2024 - 09.2026
Subcontract delivery driver
Lowe's
03.2023 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver
HD Supply
09.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High SCHOOL