Derrick Sylvester
Frankfort,IL
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Class A CDL Intermodal Rail Driver
General Express
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for daily logs and hours of service compliance.
- Transport and deliver rail containers from various locations.
- Train and educate newly employed drivers.
Corporate Facility Director
Nova Lines
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Responsible for daily operations and functions required within a flat-bed trucking company.
- Developed and executed driver orientation program and flat-bed securement safety program to ensure maximum performance.
- Oversaw powershop and managed parts inventory.
Transportation Supervisor
National DCP
09.2014 - 08.2020
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits, and equipment information in both local and remote locations.
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- DOT and CSA Compliance
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Reinhart Food Services
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Loaded and unloaded goods and freight from tractor heavy duty trucks.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
Transportation Manager
American Eagle Logistics
08.2006 - 01.2010
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Researched distance, traffic patterns and other aspects to determine cost-effective and productive routes for deliveries.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
Terminal Manager
In Terminal Services
10.1992 - 08.2006
- Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency.
- Performed human resource-related tasks by interviewing and hiring employees, performing payroll functions and evaluating drivers.
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles.
Skills
- Transportation experience of 40 years
- Class A CDL License holder for 35 years
- DOT Regulatory Compliance
- Fleet Management & Logistics
- Route Planning
- Safety Compliance
References
- Jim Bednarkiewicz, Nova Lines (773) 322-6262
- John Austin, Ashley Distribuition Center (708) 715-1962
Timeline
Class A CDL Intermodal Rail Driver
General Express
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Facility Director
Nova Lines
08.2020 - 06.2023
Transportation Supervisor
National DCP
09.2014 - 08.2020
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Reinhart Food Services
01.2010 - 09.2014
Transportation Manager
American Eagle Logistics
08.2006 - 01.2010
Terminal Manager
In Terminal Services
10.1992 - 08.2006
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