Ferico Grimes
Memphis,TN
Summary
Safety-conscious driver experienced with light trucks and vans. Works quickly to meet daily targets with expert loading, unloading and transportation. Adapts quickly to changing situations to overcome problems and maintain performance. Responsible Driver with 10 years of experience generating sales while maintaining personalized service. Background developing deep customer connections to increase revenue. Brings superior work ethic and excellent people skills to delivery process. Certified Route Driver with commitment to punctuality and safety. 10 of years working with trucker technologies and truck maintenance and inspection. Looking for a job with a professional trucking company that takes safety and mechanical knowledge seriously.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Route Driver
Associated Couriers
Hazelwood, MO
03.2018 - Current
- I ran a route delivering radiopharmaceutical to different pharmacies mainly Cardinal Health.
- My route ran approximately 500 miles 4 nights a week with 3 to 4 stops 4 nights a week from Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.
Route Manager
Stericycle
Memphis, TN
10.2015 - 03.2018
- I ran a route collecting regulated waste using a 26 foot box truck and also I operated a tractor trailer combination with a 53 foot trailer.
- My route ran anywhere from 2 to 3 hundred miles 4 to 5 days a week thoughtout northeast Mississippi concentrating around Tupelo, Mississippi
- I swapped clean empty trailers for trailers filled with regulated waste at different hospitals in the Memphis area and Northern Mississippi.
Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvement
Southaven, MS
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
- I delivered household appliance to residential home and businesses, I delivered building materials to jobsites
- I also installed the appliance after delivers such all stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
Driver
Williams Equipment and Supply
Memphis, TN
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Delivered constriction equipment mainly Bobcat brand.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
Truck Driver
ProDrivers
Memphis, TN
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Deliver food to different grocery stores throughout the Memphis area.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
Driver Merchandiser
Coca Cola Refreshments
Memphis, TN
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Delivered Coca Cola products to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Routes mainly ran throughout northeastern Arkansas but also route in Memphis and northern Mississippi.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Omaha, NE
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Operated tractor trailers in a safe and courteous manner.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to truck driving.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
Education
CDL Certification - Truck And Bus Driving
Vatterott Career College
Memphis, TN11-2012
High School Diploma -
White Station High School
Memphis, TN05-2006
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Delivery Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Commercial Material Transportation
- CDL Class A
- Route Planning
- Materials Transport
- Customer Service
- Truck Loading
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Vehicle Safety
- Safe Driving
- Driving and Transportation
- Clean MVR
- Route Management
- Local Routes Understanding
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver Licenses
- Tanker, Double/Triples and Passenger Endorsement
- TWIC Card Holder
Timeline
Route Driver
Associated Couriers
03.2018 - Current
Route Manager
Stericycle
10.2015 - 03.2018
Delivery Driver
Lowes Home Improvement
08.2015 - 02.2017
Driver
Williams Equipment and Supply
12.2014 - 07.2015
Truck Driver
ProDrivers
10.2014 - 12.2014
Driver Merchandiser
Coca Cola Refreshments
03.2014 - 10.2014
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
03.2013 - 03.2014
CDL Certification - Truck And Bus Driving
Vatterott Career College
High School Diploma -
White Station High School
- Class A Commercial Driver Licenses
- Tanker, Double/Triples and Passenger Endorsement
- TWIC Card Holder
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