Lloyd E. Herring, Jr
Warrenton,VA
Summary
Experienced Truck Driver with expertise operating 18-wheelers. Brings clean driving record, CDL Class A license and current HAZMAT, doubles, triples and tank endorsements. Forklift certified. Safety-focused OTR Driver with outstanding work ethic. Skilled in following DOT requirements, maintaining accurate E logs and good safety practices. Knowledgeable about trucks and trailers, including loading, unloading and securing different types of products.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
FedEx Freight
Manassas, VA
11.2014 - Current
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding transportation of goods across state lines.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Ensured timely arrival at customer locations by following designated routes and adhering to scheduled delivery times.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Transported goods safely in accordance with the Department of Transportation's rules and regulations for CDL A OTR Drivers.
- Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime, and maximizing revenue.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials during transportations according to DOT guidelines.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Maintained cleanliness inside the cab area as well as exterior parts of the truck.
- Attended training sessions related to safe driving techniques.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Reported any mechanical issues immediately upon discovery.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sales Representative
Nestle DSD
Laurel, MD
01.2007 - 10.2014
- Attended industry events such as conferences, seminars.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Drove substantial sales through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Increased profitability and revenue by generating $1.7 Million annually in sales.
- Ensured accuracy of orders by verifying quantities against packing lists.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Frozen Food Manager
Giant Food Stores
Landover, MD
09.1989 - 01.2007
- Conducted regular quality checks of all frozen food items to ensure freshness and safety standards were met.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas where improvements could be made in terms of selection, pricing, or presentation.
- Met and exceeded frozen foods sales goals, handled product selection and ordering, set priorities for team effort and sales and led marketing and sales display configuration and setup.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products based on their individual needs or preferences.
- Developed relationships with vendors in order to stay informed about new products available for sale.
- Maintained freezer cases in top operating condition, arranged for repairs and upgrades and drove meticulously clean and well-organized department for appealing shopping experiences.
- Reviewed orders from vendors and placed orders for additional supplies when necessary.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored store temperature levels to ensure that all frozen food products were stored at optimal temperatures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in order to reduce overhead costs associated with purchasing supplies needed for storing, handling, selling frozen foods.
- Managed inventory of frozen food products and ensured stock was adequate for customer demand.
- Ensured compliance with local health regulations related to the storage and handling of frozen food items.
- Inspected delivery trucks upon arrival at store location prior to unloading contents into freezers and refrigerators.
- Maintained accurate records regarding inventory levels, purchase orders, shipments received.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VA05-1992
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance Understanding
- Logbook Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safe Driving Practices
- Cargo Handling
- Load Security
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Inclement Weather Driving
- OTR Driving
- Doubles and Triples Specialist
- Dependable and Reliable
- Tanker and Hazmat Endorsements
- DOT Compliance
- Clean MVR
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
Accomplishments
- Safe Driving Award received annually 2014-present
Certification
- CDL Class A
- Forklift certified
- HAZMAT
- Tank
- Doubles
- Triples
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
FedEx Freight
11.2014 - Current
Sales Representative
Nestle DSD
01.2007 - 10.2014
Frozen Food Manager
Giant Food Stores
09.1989 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School