MARVIN EDWARDS
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
With over 20 years of experience, including a pivotal role at EF TRANSPORTATION LLC, I excel in logistics planning and fostering customer satisfaction. Renowned for punctuality and adept at navigating complex routes, my career is marked by transporting goods worth over $3 million safely, demonstrating exceptional commercial driving skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver /Delivery Driver Trainer
Chadwell Supply
Lawnside, New Jersey
10.2024 - Current
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to operating them.
- Followed routes assigned by dispatchers to meet delivery objectives.
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Reported any incidents involving the truck or its cargo to management immediately.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Maintained delivery schedules without compromising safety.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch and customers to provide status updates.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Served as a mentor for new employees, providing advice and support throughout their onboarding process.
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Appliance Warehouse
Swedesboro, New Jersey
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Delivered Empty trailer up to 150 miles away performed double drop and hook and returned loaded trailer back to base 1-2 times daily
- Maintained logs of working hours, mileage travelled and fuel consumption.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Reported vehicle malfunctions, accidents or violations to supervisors immediately.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
EF TRANSPORTATION LLC
SICKLERVILLE , NJ
06.2011 - 06.2024
- Transported food product's, household goods and building material worth over 3 million dollars without incident.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks and pallet jack.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Clearly communicated with customers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained current Class A CDL License for almost 20 years.
- Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 1million miles.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Manager of Operations
EF Transportation LLC
Sicklerville, NJ
06.2011 - 06.2024
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial as well as operational procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Completed all tax filings and upheld strict compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and their affiliates.
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Jersey Paper
Carteret, NJ
07.2005 - 06.2011
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Removed and unloaded packages from 26ft box trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.
Education
Drug Supervisor Certification - On Job Drug Supervisor Training And Testing
Quest Diagnostics
04-2013
Cdl Class A License - CDL Class A
Windsor Truck Driving School
Linden, NJAssociate of Science - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJSkills
- Logistics planning
- Route logs
- GPS and route planning
- Commercial driving
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Vehicle inspections
- Equipment operation
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Dry van specialist
- Reefer Trailer specialist
- Delivery pickup
- DOT compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Punctuality
- Business management
- City and non-city driving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Safely operated class A sleeper tractor with 53 ft trailer over 1 million miles with no accidents.
- Earned and held Class A Hazmat Endorsement Aug 2004- June 2020
- Held TWIC card from March 2011 - March 2016.
- Held Forklift Certification June 2011-June 2016.
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: CDL CLASS A
Contact
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Education
Iselin, NJ,Linden, NJ
Timeline
Driver /Delivery Driver Trainer
Chadwell Supply
10.2024 - Current
CDL Class A Truck Driver
Appliance Warehouse
07.2024 - 10.2024
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
EF TRANSPORTATION LLC
06.2011 - 06.2024
Manager of Operations
EF Transportation LLC
06.2011 - 06.2024
Class A CDL Truck Driver
Jersey Paper
07.2005 - 06.2011
Drug Supervisor Certification - On Job Drug Supervisor Training And Testing
Quest Diagnostics
Cdl Class A License - CDL Class A
Windsor Truck Driving School
Associate of Science - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
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