Michael F. King
Englewood,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented CDL-A certified delivery driver with 14 years of experience navigating over-the-road routes in various vehicles such as dry vans, reefer units, flatbeds, and box trucks. Possesses a spotless driving record, excels in transportation logistics, and proficient in accurately completing detailed logs and paperwork.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Driver
Loudon County Trucking
10.2023 - Current
- Hauling aluminum coils to plants in the Southeast Region on a Conestoga trailer.
OTR Driver
Koch and Sons
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered Yamaha Jet Boats to different marinas all across the U.S. on a lowboy trailer.
SOUTHLAND
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Hauled fiberglass to Russellville AL. on a 48 foot dry van.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
The Dycho Company Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered SOLO to 10 water plants in southeast TN region, 200 miles each way per load in scheduled time, achieving 99% customer satisfaction and on time deliveries
- Aided in movement commodities in 1 warehouse by loading and unloading freight weighing up to 335lbs. from trucks, contributing to economic flow
- Observed compliance to DOT regulations by maintaining 100% clean drug screening tests and safe driving records, with zero violations
- Guaranteed adherence to truck driving rules and regulations by observing break periods, averting road incidents and accidents
- Practiced routine truck maintenance services by checking oil, water, gasoline, and air in tires, minimizing excessive wear and tear
- Identified new delivery routes to take, reduce fuel costs by over 10%, and avoid time delivery delays
Delivery Driver
Hydra Pools
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Utilized flatbed truck to transport and deliver 10+ pool kits a week to customer houses, boosting productivity and improving safety
- Operated GPS ELD to facilitate accurate routing, reducing distribution time by 5%
- Troubleshot truck issues to reduce time spent on roadsides and boost efficiency by 15
Transport Driver/Shipping Coordinator
Mayfield Dairy Farms
11.1994 - 04.2021
- Minimized downtime by performing preventative maintenance on 6 machines, facilitating peak efficiency
- Drove tractor-trailers for 8 to 11 hours to meet delivery schedules of 9 distribution centers across southeast regions
- Managed blow mold machinery to produce 120,000 gallon and 50,000 half-gallon plastic containers for distribution.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and transportation laws throughout all operations.
- Coordinated shipping schedules to optimize delivery timelines and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking systems, ensuring accuracy in stock availability.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for shipping coordination and inventory management.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
Education
One year of college - undefined
Roane State Community College
Skills
- I’m Scheduling, Microsoft Office Suite, Mechanical Knowledge, Organization Skills, Assembly, Customer Service, Materials Handling, Forklift Experience, Problem-Solving, Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Load securing
- DOT regulations
- Delivery scheduling
- Traffic laws
- Logbook record-keeping
- Adaptable to changing conditions
- Safety procedures
- Defensive driving techniques
- Accident prevention strategies
Certification
- Forklift Certification, OSHA
- CDL, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A DMV (Expires: February 2027)
Additional Experience
- Mayfield Dairy Farms | Athens, TN
- Shipping Clerk/Loader and Unloader
- Unloaded 150,000 gals. of raw milk by safely operating pump to push milk into 50,000-gallon silos, with zero spillage incidents
- Support operational procedures for 3+ years through maintaining records, shipment processing, and documentation, manifesting, and sending shipment status information, driving organizational growth
Relevant Organizations
- Military Service
- United States Army | Specialist, United States Army | 11 Bravo/Infantry
Timeline
Local Driver
Loudon County Trucking
10.2023 - Current
OTR Driver
Koch and Sons
03.2023 - 09.2023
SOUTHLAND
08.2022 - 03.2023
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
The Dycho Company Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
Delivery Driver
Hydra Pools
04.2021 - 10.2021
Transport Driver/Shipping Coordinator
Mayfield Dairy Farms
11.1994 - 04.2021
One year of college - undefined
Roane State Community College