Ernest Medlin
Blythewood,SC
Summary
With a proven track record at SYSCO Food Services, I excel in delivering top-notch customer service and maintaining stellar driving safety standards. Expert in vehicle maintenance and adept at fostering positive team environments, my leadership in driving operations significantly enhances efficiency and compliance, showcasing my problem-solving and dependable nature.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
06.2022 - Current
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Driver Supervisor
Capital City Towing and Hauling
11.2008 - 06.2022
- Resolved conflicts between drivers professionally, maintaining a positive work environment and promoting mutual respect.
- Developed clear expectations for driver performance, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles, minimizing downtime and ensuring fleet reliability.
- Managed driver schedules to accommodate changing demands, optimizing resources while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with relevant federal regulations such as DOT requirements or HOS rules by providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by screening potential candidates, conducting interviews, and selecting qualified individuals for open positions within the driving team.
- Provided ongoing support to drivers throughout their employment journey, including orientation training sessions to new hires or refresher courses as needed.
- Reduced accident rates by strictly enforcing safety protocols and conducting thorough vehicle inspections.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with drivers, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Improved driver performance by implementing comprehensive training programs and regular evaluations.
- Handled disciplinary actions when necessary while maintaining professionalism and fairness.
Driver/safety
SDR Towing & Recovery
03.2005 - 11.2008
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Driver
Capital City Towing
05.1993 - 03.2008
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
Education
Occupational Health And Safety
Oshaccademy
OnlineAssociate - Legal Investigator
Usc Aiken
Aiken, SC04.2022
Certified Firefighter/first Responder - Pubkic Safety
Sc Fire Academy
Columbia, SC1994
Diploma - Highschool
Spring Valley
Columbia, SC06.1991
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Valid Driver's License
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and reliable
- Punctual and Reliable
- Problem-Solving
- Safe Driving
- Loading and unloading
- Clean Driving Record
- Safe Driving Record
- GPS Navigation
- Heavy Lifting
- Map reading and navigation skills
- Roads and highways knowledge
- Vehicle Cleaning and Maintenance
- Traffic laws knowledge
- Forklift Operation
- Local routes understanding
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cargo Handling
- Safe Driver Training
- Vehicle Inspection
- Commercial driving
- Client Relationship Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Equipment Operation
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Inspections
- Defensive Driving
- Defensive driver training
- Heavy hauling
- DOT Compliance
- Vehicle inspections
- Familiarity with DOT regulations
- Equipment monitoring
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Current CDL license
- Double-trailer driving experience
- Load securing
- Package scanning
- OTR Driving
- Skilled forklift operator
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Experienced manual transmission driver
- Four-axle vehicles
- Doubles and Triples specialist
- Local Delivery
Timeline
Delivery Driver
SYSCO Food Services
06.2022 - Current
Driver Supervisor
Capital City Towing and Hauling
11.2008 - 06.2022
Driver/safety
SDR Towing & Recovery
03.2005 - 11.2008
Driver
Capital City Towing
05.1993 - 03.2008
Occupational Health And Safety
Oshaccademy
Associate - Legal Investigator
Usc Aiken
Certified Firefighter/first Responder - Pubkic Safety
Sc Fire Academy
Diploma - Highschool
Spring Valley
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