Donte Quarrie
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
I am an accomplished Truck Driver with Heartland Express, skilled in route planning and DOT compliance. Proven ability to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce customer inquiries through proactive communication and meticulous log maintenance. I am a dedicated team player who excels in cargo securing and vehicle inspection, ensuring safe and timely deliveries. I also have a passion for motorsport and am willing to learn any relevant skills to get into the industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
Chester, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
Yard Hostler Driver
Fedex:Freight
Chesapeake, VA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trailers in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitored vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning during operations.
- Secured cargo according to instructions using appropriate tools such as straps, chains, blocks.
- Stacked pallets neatly to maintain organization of yard.
- Moved locomotives between stations to organize efficient servicing, repairs and resupply.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa Johns
Portsmouth, VA
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured all food safety regulations were followed during preparation process.
- Maintained positive relationships with customers to promote further business opportunities.
- Communicated with restaurant staff to coordinate deliveries and obtain destination address.
- Maintained clean traffic record and kept vehicle clean and in top operating condition.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
Cashier
Wendy's
Norfolk, VA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maury Highschool
Norfolk, VA06-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Cargo securing
- DOT compliance
- Log maintenance
- Delivery coordination
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Determination
Affiliations
- Go-Karting
- Sim-Racing
- Gym
- Motorsport Enthusiast
- Gaming
- Music Producing
- Cooking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Professional
Timeline
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
08.2022 - Current
Yard Hostler Driver
Fedex:Freight
01.2021 - 08.2022
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa Johns
12.2019 - 01.2021
Cashier
Wendy's
09.2017 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Maury Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Tidewater Community College
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