LORENZO DAVIS
Tractor Trailer Operator
RIVERDALE,GA
Summary
Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating tractor 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Tractor Trailer Driver
RITE HAND LOGISTICS
Riverdale, GA
02.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
DOCK SUPERVISER
Yellow Freight
MARRIETTA , GA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Monitored workshop work flow for over 50 employees.
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
MARRIETTA, GA
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks and straps.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palatka High School
Palatka, FL06.1986
Skills
- Process Monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Delivery Instructions Verification
- Basic Maintenance
- Vehicle Defect or Damage Reporting
- State and Federal Regulations
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
Affiliations
MILITARY -RETIRED
UNITED STATES NAVY 08-07-1986
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 09-92
RETIRED 2020
Timeline
DOCK SUPERVISER
Yellow Freight
11.2020 - 01.2022
Professional Tractor Trailer Driver
RITE HAND LOGISTICS
02.2020 - Current
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
01.2005 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Palatka High School
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