Derrick Rippatoe Jr
McKinney
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning the trucking industry inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Driver
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Ran efficient routes by mapping plans to GPS apps and adjusting for weather and traffic problems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Maintained a clean driving record through adherence to safety regulations and defensive driving techniques.
- Managed time efficiently during multi-stop trips to ensure timely completion of assigned duties within established deadlines.
- Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
- Checked trailer hitch and secured attachments to tractor for optimal safety.
- Picked up supplies and back hauls from vendors and completed related paperwork.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Upheld strict compliance with all DOT regulations, including hours of service rules, weight restrictions, and vehicle inspections.
- Maneuvered vehicles with high degree of skill through narrow passageways and around obstructions such as parked cars.
- Minimized accidents or incidents by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the truck''s mechanical components and cargo securement devices.
- Achieved faster loading and unloading times with proficient use of pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
CDL A Delivery Driver
Gordon Food Service
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Delivered packages to customer using ramp and dolly, electric pallet jacks
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Removed and unloaded packages from Refrigerated trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
- Delivered regional OTR and local routes
CDL A Delivery Driver
Labatt Food Service
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Delivered packages to customer using ramp dolly electric pallet jack
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Education
Certification - Welding
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX03.2016
Skills
- Strong Working Relationships
- Materials Transport
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Trip Planning
- GPS and Route Planning
- Loading and Unloading
- Local Routes Understanding
- Dry Vans
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Food Delivery
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Excellent Sense of Direction
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Basic Math Skills
- Local Delivery
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Current CDL License
Timeline
Class A CDL Driver
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
09.2023 - 01.2025
CDL A Delivery Driver
Gordon Food Service
03.2022 - 05.2023
CDL A Delivery Driver
Labatt Food Service
02.2019 - 02.2022
Certification - Welding
Lincoln Technical Institute
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