Dexter Tookes
Orlando
Summary
Commercial driver with over 31 years of safe driving experience, specializing in box truck operations. Expertise in local and long-distance deliveries, route planning, cargo handling, and customer service. Demonstrated success in meeting tight delivery schedules while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT regulations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver/Installer Service Specialist
J. B. Hunt
Orlando
2014 - Current
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and applicable cargo transportation laws.
- Reported incidents involving vehicles or cargo to management promptly.
- Optimized time management across multiple stops on designated routes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Operated warehouse equipment for loading and unloading deliveries.
- Followed dispatcher-assigned routes to achieve delivery objectives.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical issues and safety concerns before operation.
- Maintained precise trip records, detailing pick-up and drop-off times, mileage, and fares collected for accountability.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to streamline cargo handling processes.
Truck Driver
United Vans Lines
Jacksonville
2008 - 2013
- Operated trucks to transport goods safely across various routes, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip vehicle inspections for optimal safety and maintenance.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle conditions to comply with regulatory standards.
- Adhered to traffic laws while ensuring on-time deliveries along designated routes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during pickups and deliveries, strengthening client relationships.
- Managed paperwork related to shipments, including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to communicate updates on pickup and delivery times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High
Orlando, FLSkills
- Vehicle safety compliance
- Traffic compliance
- Clean driving record
- Adaptable driving techniques
- Daily logging and reporting
- Logistics management
- Time management and scheduling
- Risk management
- Customer service and communication
- Business strategy
Timeline
Driver/Installer Service Specialist
J. B. Hunt
2014 - Current
Truck Driver
United Vans Lines
2008 - 2013
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High