John Elliott
Sylvester,GA
Summary
Experienced delivery driver with 18 years of professional driving expertise, specializing in timely and safe transportation of goods. Proven track record in operating CDL Class A and B vehicles and maintaining excellent customer service. Skilled in route planning, load management, and vehicle safety inspections, seeking a delivery driver role to leverage extensive commercial driving experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Second Harvest Food Bank
Orlando, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Operate vehicles to ensure timely and safe delivery and collection of goods.
- Coordinate logistics to optimize delivery routes and improve efficiency.
CDL Class A Day Cab Driver & CDL B
Florida Craft Distributors
Sanford, FL
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Transported 10-12 pallets of kegs and beers from Sanford, FL to Fort Lauderdale, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to local distributors.
- Operated Day Cab A CDL during early morning hours, maintaining consistent delivery schedules and adhering to safety regulations.
OTR Tractor Trailer Driver
Service & Logistic M Corb
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Transported cargo across all 48 states using the Drop & Hook method, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to verify the functionality of safety features and systems.
- Maintained accurate log books detailing driving hours and rest periods, adhering to D.O.T regulations for safe vehicle operation.
OTR Truck Driver (Over the Road Truck Driver)
Warrior Freight/Cosby Trucking
Madison Heights, MI
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Transported pharmaceutical cargo across all 48 states, ensuring timely and safe delivery while complying with D.O.T regulations and route-specific laws.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections to verify the functionality of safety features and systems, and meticulously maintained logbooks to document driving hours and rest periods.
OTR Driver CDL A
C.R. England
Atlanta, GA
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed extensive training program, achieving 100 hours of on-the-road experience while ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Successfully navigated over 6,000 miles across 27 states, demonstrating exceptional route planning and time management skills.
Class A & B CDL Delivery Driver
Global Stone, Marble & Granite
Commack, NY
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Executed timely and safe delivery of various natural stones and tiles, including granite, marble, and quartzite, to construction sites, businesses, and residential homes across the five boroughs of New York and Long Island.
- Maintained adherence to transportation regulations while ensuring efficient route planning and communication with clients for optimal service delivery.
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
LNS Transport
Orlando, FL
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered food efficiently to multiple restaurant and hotel locations across Florida, including Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Port Canaveral, ensuring timely and accurate receipt by designated personnel.
- Conducted thorough pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, promptly reporting maintenance needs to management to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
DC Foods & Supplies
Longwood, FL
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Delivered certified food products to childcare centers across Florida, ensuring timely and accurate receipt by the designated personnel at each location.
- Conducted thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicles, promptly reporting necessary maintenance to management to uphold vehicle safety standards.
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
Culinary Classics Inc
Orlando, FL
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Delivered high-end gourmet foods to restaurants and hotels across multiple regions, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to designated recipients.
- Managed the procurement of orders from local farms, facilitating efficient transportation back to the warehouse for further processing.
- Conducted thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicles, promptly reporting maintenance needs to management for swift resolution.
Security Guard
West Shore Marina
Huntington, NY
06.2005 - 07.2014
- Delivered exemplary customer service by verifying identification and facilitating access for yacht and boat owners entering the marina.
- Secured marina grounds and ensured the safety of the boatyard for owners, while conducting regular inspections of incoming supplies.
- Maintained comprehensive nightly logs of hourly rounds and submitted detailed reports to marina management regarding any issues or incidents.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Empire Auto Parts
Hicksville, NY
10.2007 - 08.2011
- Pulled and loaded auto parts into a 16ft. box truck, ensuring safe and accurate delivery to various locations.
- Delivered orders on time and verified receipt by the appropriate personnel at each destination.
- Reported maintenance needs promptly and maintained the truck's cleanliness and fuel levels at the end of each shift.
Education
Diploma - General Education
Bay Shore Senior High School
Bay Shore, NY06.1987
Skills
Hazmat (4 Years)
OTR 3 Yrs (4 Years)
QuickBooks (1 Year)
CDL-A (4 Year) (4 Years)
CDL Class a (2 Year) (2 Years)
CDL (6 Years)
Commercial Driving (5 Years)
OTR Driving (2 Year) (3 Years)
Box Truck (6 Years)
Delivery Driver Experience (10 Years) (10 Years)
Freight Experience (4 Year) (4 Years)
Tractor-Trailer (3 Years)
Mechanical Knowledge (5 Years)
Automotive Repair
Driving (10 Years)
Customer Service (10 Years)
Tractor-Trailer Experience (4 Year) (4 Years)
Tanker Experience
Load & Unload (10 Years)
Inventory Control
Box Truck
Commercial Driving (6 Years)
English (10 Years)
Cash Handling (10 Years)
Route Driving (10 Years)
Tanker (4 Years)
Flatbed
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Tanker Endorsement
- Doubles and triples endorsement
- Boces technical school diesel mechanic, Diesel mechanic training school January 1986 to January 1987
- Expires: June 2024
Timeline
Truck Driver
Second Harvest Food Bank
12.2023 - Current
CDL Class A Day Cab Driver & CDL B
Florida Craft Distributors
01.2021 - 12.2023
OTR Tractor Trailer Driver
Service & Logistic M Corb
08.2020 - 12.2021
OTR Truck Driver (Over the Road Truck Driver)
Warrior Freight/Cosby Trucking
02.2020 - 08.2020
OTR Driver CDL A
C.R. England
12.2019 - 12.2019
Class A & B CDL Delivery Driver
Global Stone, Marble & Granite
08.2019 - 11.2019
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
LNS Transport
04.2019 - 08.2019
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
DC Foods & Supplies
08.2018 - 03.2019
Class B CDL Delivery Driver
Culinary Classics Inc
07.2015 - 07.2018
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Empire Auto Parts
10.2007 - 08.2011
Security Guard
West Shore Marina
06.2005 - 07.2014
Diploma - General Education
Bay Shore Senior High School