Gary Bridgewater
Swan Point,MD
Summary
Dedicated driver with expertise in safety compliance, route planning, and vehicle maintenance. Proven track record of timely deliveries and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
BA Spalding
Avenue, Maryland
10.2021 - Current
- Operated delivery vehicles to transport products efficiently across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all driving activities.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Provided exceptional customer service while delivering products to various locations.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups.
- Managed loading and unloading of goods, ensuring proper handling and placement.
- Supported loading and unloading of freight to facilitate efficient delivery processes.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Examined vehicles for mechanical problems and safety concerns to guarantee operational readiness.
- Conducted thorough inspections of vehicles for cleanliness and checked fuel and oil levels before each departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, mileage, and vehicle maintenance logs.
- Recorded daily mileage, fuel consumption, and maintenance data for vehicle tracking.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company protocols and safe driving practices.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using multiple styles of forklifts
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
- Adapted to changing routes or schedules as required by the employer.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using multiple styles of forklifts.
Driver/Operations Assistant
Mchale landscaping
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Operated company vehicles for timely transport of landscaping materials.
- Operated a variety of vehicles safely in diverse weather conditions.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections.
- Assisted team in loading and unloading equipment at job sites.
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Coordinated daily operations and schedules for landscaping projects.
- Communicated effectively with team members about project needs and status.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Supervised day-to-day facility operations in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
Truck Driver/crane assembly
Crane Service
Capitol Heights, Maryland
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Deliver job site material, oversize loads to job site in a safe and productive way. Deliver crane parts to job sites and assemble.
- Loaded and unloaded materials using cranes and forklifts as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, routes, and fuel usage.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laplata High School
La Plata, MD05-1991
Skills
- Commercial driving
- Valid Driver's license
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- DOT compliance
- Safe driving techniques
- Loading and unloading
- Cargo handling
- Route planning
- Route management
- Transportation
- Delivery documentation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Incident avoidance
- Safety oversight
- Equipment operation
- Client engagement
- Customer relationship management
- Collaboration skills
- Route management
Timeline
Driver
BA Spalding
10.2021 - Current
Driver/Operations Assistant
Mchale landscaping
07.2021 - 10.2021
Truck Driver/crane assembly
Crane Service
02.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Laplata High School