Erick Derrough
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven transportation professional with a proven track record of safe driving and compliance with regulations. Expertise in route planning and effective communication with dispatchers to optimize deliveries, ensuring customer needs are met while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Duty Truck Driver
Iron Mountain
Dallas, Texas
02.2024 - 07.2026
- Operated heavy-duty trucks for transporting materials across various locations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed all safety regulations and company policies during transport activities.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding route changes and delays.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo to ensure secure transportation.
- Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Ensured proper loading and unloading of freight with the use of a pallet jack, forklift, or other equipment.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Utilized GPS devices for efficient navigation throughout designated routes.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon completion of deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo safely using securement straps, chains, blocks, and binders.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks on trucks such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brake systems.
- Provided customer service support by answering questions about products being delivered.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding route changes or delivery delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
Dallas, TX
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Truck Driver
Republic Services
03.2013 - 08.2022
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering to state laws and safety standards.
- Drove vehicles safely in adverse weather conditions, including rain and snow.
- Demonstrated level-headedness in emergency situations involving passengers or vehicles.
- Navigated complex routes without use of GPS or wayfinding in areas of low signal.
- Clearly and effectively communicated with other drivers and dispatch via radio.
- Managed heavy workload through time management to consistently meet delivery and route deadlines.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Resolved customer complaints by gathering necessary information to address issues effectively.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Coordinated routes to optimize delivery scheduling and enhance daily performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TX06-2009
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXSkills
- Order Verification
- Commercial Driving
- Mileage Tracking
- GPS Navigation
- DOT Compliance
- Valid Driver's License
- Map Reading and Navigation Skills
- Advanced Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Hauling
- Dependable and Reliable
- Vehicle Inspection
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Time Management Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Load Balancing
- Cargo Handling
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics Knowledge
- Defensive Driver Training
- Route Management
- Roads and Highways Knowledge
- Familiarity With DOT Regulations
- Safe Driving Record
- Route Logs
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Client Relationship Management
- GPS and Route Planning
- Freight Expertise
- Documentation and Reporting
- Safe Driver Training
- Current CDL License
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Positive Attitude
- Clean Driving Record
- Vehicle inspection
- Load optimization
- Effective communication
Timeline
Heavy Duty Truck Driver
Iron Mountain
02.2024 - 07.2026
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
10.2022 - 02.2024
Truck Driver
Republic Services
03.2013 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Lamar University