Frank Tordy, Jr.

Local City Driver

Fed-Ex Freight

Antioch, TN

04.2018 - Current

Pulled 28-foot through 53-foot trailers each day from residential to commercial.
Used lift gate trailers and electric and manuel pallet jacks as needed.
Strapped and loaded hazardous and liquid freight efficiently and the segregation of food products, as the load is needed.
Responded promptly to any incidents or accidents involving the truck or its cargo.
Maintained interior of trucks clean at all times; performed basic maintenance such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
Stayed up-to-date on current road closures and traffic patterns in order to plan most efficient routes for deliveries.
Ensured proper documentation was completed for each delivery including proof of delivery documents, bills of lading.
Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
Followed applicable traffic laws and regulations as well as company policies when operating vehicles.
Provided assistance during loading and unloading operations by securing freight safely inside trailers or containers.
Ensured that hazardous materials were loaded and unloaded in accordance with DOT regulations and company policy.
Performed pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle was safe to operate according to Department of Transportation guidelines.
Adhered to assigned route schedules while making deliveries accurately within specified timeframes.
Maintained records such as vehicle logs, trip sheets and fuel and mileage reports.
Maintained open communication with central dispatch to stay informed about customers' needs and routing changes.
Issued receipts for orders and documented discrepancies or damage.
Unloaded freight with hand trucks, pallet jacks and team lifting strategies to avoid injury or product damage.
Picked up and dropped off items at as many as 20 locations per day.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely to minimize injury and accident risks.
Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
Wrote receipts for loads picked up and collected payment for goods delivered and for delivery charges.