Jonathan Burkhart
London,KY
Summary
Adept at optimizing delivery routes and enhancing operational efficiency, I leveraged my strong work ethic and route planning skills at Ryder to exceed performance benchmarks. Demonstrating excellent customer service, I maintained a clean driving record and significantly improved satisfaction rates. My proactive approach to vehicle maintenance and problem-solving ensured high levels of safety and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Driver
Ryder
03.2023 - Current
- Promoted company values through consistent demonstration of commitment to excellence during daily operations.
- Enhanced route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while handling unexpected challenges that arose during daily operations on the road.
Route Driver
Midwest Logistics Systems
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance driving skills, staying informed about industry best practices and emerging technology trends.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by promptly addressing maintenance issues, ensuring optimal performance throughout the workday.
- Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
Dump Truck Driver
LG Haulers
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Hauled materials for road construction, large industrial use, construction and agriculture.
- Maintained a clean driving record while operating heavy machinery in challenging weather conditions or congested traffic areas.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by state and company policies and regulations.
- Weighed in and out at scales for load ticketing and legal weight compliance.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Delivery Driver
Schneider National Inc.
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Delivery Driver
Pepsi Co Bottling
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
Order Filler
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Facilitated smooth operations during peak periods, effectively handling increased workload without compromising quality or timeliness of deliveries.
- Implemented effective time management strategies, significantly increasing productivity within tight deadlines.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Laurel High School
London, KY05.2017
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Vehicle inspections
- Strong Work Ethic
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Commercial driving
- Equipment monitoring
- Route logs
- Route Planning
- Product Inspection
- Professional Appearance
- Basic Math Competence
- Fuel efficiency maximization
- GPS and route planning
- Shipping and packaging
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Load Securing Techniques
- Weather Condition Adaptation
Timeline
Route Driver
Ryder
03.2023 - Current
Route Driver
Midwest Logistics Systems
11.2021 - 02.2023
Delivery Driver
Schneider National Inc.
08.2021 - 09.2021
Dump Truck Driver
LG Haulers
05.2021 - 11.2021
Delivery Driver
Pepsi Co Bottling
01.2021 - 04.2021
Order Filler
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
South Laurel High School