DOMINIQUE NELMS
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and safety conscious entry-level truck driver seeking to leverage my strong work ethic. My attention to detail and commitment to making on-time deliveries makes me a strong candidate for a professional truck driving role. Customer oriented and skilled at promoting customer retention. Over the road driver willing to travel all 50 States and overseas assisting with loading and completing accurate logs and paperwork.
Hardworking Transportation professional maintains tight schedules, secure loads and meet customer demands in high-volume environments. Good communicator and planner with analytical and critical thinking skills. Current Texas license and clean driving record.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotshot Transport Driver
Imperial Endeavors LLC
Tomball, TX
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed time sensitive deadlines
- Weekly fleet truck maintenance and Coordination for long distance logistics
- Basic adata entry and email correspondence
- Drove interstate trucks through a 7 state region traveling over 5,000 mile per road trip and logging more than 200,000 miles.
- Adhered to safety regulations while driving vehicles on public roads.
- Delivered cargo safely to assigned destinations in a timely manner.
- Ensured all necessary documents were completed accurately prior to leaving the warehouse premises.
- Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe and efficient manner.
- Reported any incidents or accidents to management immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and mileage logs.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Provided excellent customer service throughout all stages of delivery process.
- Maintained cleanliness of truck interior and exterior and ensured vehicle was fueled at end of shift.
- Checked all shipment paperwork to ensure accuracy of delivery items.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Monitored road conditions and adjusted route accordingly to ensure timely arrival at destination.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Maintained records of daily deliveries and pickups, including times, products, or services delivered.
- Operated GPS navigation system when applicable during trips.
- Notified supervisor if additional stops were required for pickup or drop off locations along route.
- Followed established routes for delivery and pickup of goods.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle prior to departure from facility.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding delivery information or inquiries about shipments.
- Confirmed customer signatures upon completion of deliveries.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries related to deliveries or services provided.
- Prepared bills of lading and invoices when required.
- Worked with dispatch to update routes and inform customers of delays.
Package Delivery Driver
Pack and Ride LLC
Houston, Texas
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Verifying delivery addresses, obtaining signatures from customers, and providing direction to customers regarding package delivery.
- Resolving customer disputes relating to damaged goods or incorrect orders promptly and professionally.
- Reporting accidents or incidents involving delivery personnel or company property immediately to supervisors or managers.
- Assisting with loading and unloading packages from trucks as needed.
- Using navigation apps such as Google Maps or Waze to determine optimal routes for efficient deliveries.
- Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, and perform preventative maintenance when necessary.
- Communicating with dispatch personnel to receive instructions on daily routes or individual deliveries.
- Following all safety protocols while operating a motor vehicle during deliveries.
- Delivering packages in a timely manner while adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
- Drove delivery truck or van to transport orders.
- Navigated route to customer locations using GPS maps.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and packages to move to and from vehicle.
Warehouse Worker
Darrius
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks using forklifts or cranes.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Education
Commercial Driving School -
Tony Commercial Driving School
Houston, Tx06.2022
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Skills
- TWIC Card
- CDL A
- Tanker
- Passenger
- Basic Plus
- Vacuum truck
- Hydro blasting
- Completed course Hazmat
- DOT Physical updated
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Cargo handling
- GPS navigation
- Delivery documentation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Incident reporting
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Fuel efficiency
- Safe driving practices
- Inspections
- DOT compliance
- Securing loads
- Inspecting loads
Timeline
Hotshot Transport Driver
Imperial Endeavors LLC
01.2022 - 03.2025
Package Delivery Driver
Pack and Ride LLC
02.2020 - 11.2021
Warehouse Worker
Darrius
03.2018 - 01.2020
Commercial Driving School -
Tony Commercial Driving School
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
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