Jonathan McLeod
Port Wentworth,GA
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering over 15 years of CDL driving experience and food service knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning new fields inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Focused Transportation Supervisor of delivery drivers with demonstrated history of cutting costs while maintaining efficiency and quality. Offering 2 plus years of experience evaluating and optimizing transportation systems. Communicative with staff and proficient in client service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL Class A Driver
US Foods
07.2024 - Current
- Works 50 - 70 hours per week.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Conducted post-trip inspections to detect any potential vehicle issues, reporting concerns promptly to management for prompt resolution.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during pickup and delivery interactions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily transportation assignments.
- Utilized GPS devices and maps to navigate unfamiliar territories while maintaining punctual delivery timescales.
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Foods Inc
06.2022 - 06.2024
- RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises the daily work and safety of Delivery Associates, including adherence to standard operating procedures, adherence to planned routes, and providing safe and efficient customer service
- Ensures Delivery Associate compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e
- DOT, OSHA, etc.) and ensures that electronic logs are kept current and accurate
- Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget
- Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed
- Oversees the proper selection utilization of company assets in support of the Delivery department
- Organizes required repairs with proper departments as necessary
- Reviews delivery functions and productivity reporting
- Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with implementation of delivery changes
- Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies, protocols and procedures including but not limited to food safety, DOT, record keeping, etc
- Communicates with Sales Management and Marketing Associates to collaboratively resolve any customer or delivery opportunities or issues
- Visits 10 plus customer locations daily and met with customers to address issues and assess delivery difficulty
- Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings
- Maintains on-going interactions with collogues by overseeing 18 delivery drivers
- Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures and being on call 24/7
- Monitors associate morale
- Submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement
- Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections
- Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required
- Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations
- Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed (and as qualified).
Class A CDL Driver
Sysco Foods Inc
10.2011 - 06.2022
- Work 40-60 hours per week.
- Complete delivery routes that would span over a 300-mile radius, with 15-20 stops and between 6-1,000 cases.
- Maintained DOT logs and hours.
- Stay complaint with federal regulations for CDL drivers.
- Spent over 11 years driving and had an exceptional record of being an efficient and high performing driver.
- Promoted to Transportation Supervisor from this Position.
- Worked in multiple other states to drive for different Sysco Facility's and spent weeks to a month driving in unfamiliar areas and states.
- Including, Boston, Massachusetts, Indianapolis, Indiana, Central Texas, Southern Louisiana Baton Rouge/New Orleans, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Orlando, Florida, and many more.
Class A CDL Driver
Coca-Cola UNITED
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Worked 40-60 hours per week
- Ran routes that consisted of 15-20 stop, with 800-1200 cases
- Maintained hours and DOT logs.
- Quickly became their lead driver.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and consistent communication regarding shipment status.
- Stayed in frequent communication with dispatch to quickly adapt to customer demands and route changes.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with dispatchers, warehouse staff, and other drivers to optimize performance.
Skills
- Customer service
- Safety training
- Computer literacy
- Professionalism and Punctuality
- Microsoft excel
- Leadership
- Bilingual
- Microsoft word
- Travel Coordination
- CDL Driving Experience
- Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Strong Work Ethic
- TWIC
- Proficient problem-solving skills
Timeline
CDL Class A Driver
US Foods
07.2024 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Sysco Foods Inc
06.2022 - 06.2024
Class A CDL Driver
Sysco Foods Inc
10.2011 - 06.2022
Class A CDL Driver
Coca-Cola UNITED
09.2009 - 10.2011