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Larry Shipp Jr.

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating 10 speed trucks and 53 ft. trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self Employed
Charlotte, NC
10.2015 - Current
  • 2021 ranked in top 5 owner operators for UPS freight
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
  • Assessed vehicles in fleet every day, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained current CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.

Truck Driver

The Sygma Network
Charlotte, NC
09.2008 - 10.2015
  • 1 million mile safety award
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained current CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.

Warehouse Picker/Forklift Operator

The Sygma Network
Charlotte, NC
05.2000 - 10.2008
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets, and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in AS 400 reports to give to Inventory Manager.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olympic High School, Charlotte, NC
06.1998

Skills

  • Tractor Trailer Driving
  • Customer Experience
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • DOT Requirements
  • Safety Compliance
  • Dry Vans
  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Defensive Driver Training

Timeline

Owner/Operator Truck Driver - Self Employed
10.2015 - Current
Truck Driver - The Sygma Network
09.2008 - 10.2015
Warehouse Picker/Forklift Operator - The Sygma Network
05.2000 - 10.2008
Olympic High School - High School Diploma,

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