Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
safe driving awards,good communication,attendance awards
Languages
Timeline
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Michael Stearns

South Prince George,VA

Summary

Service-oriented driver with 20+ years of experience delivering products to customers. Intelligent, fast learner quickly memorizes delivery areas, finds destinations, and explains latest product information. Excellent time management skills to deliver parcels/products on time.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
05.2025 - Current


  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
  • Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.

Courier/Delivery Driver

FedEx Express
06.2007 - 05.2025
  • Route delivery driver ...warehouse...sales
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to navigate faster routes.
  • Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
  • Tracked delivery status and updated customers for expected delivery time.

Delivery Route Driver

B.W. Wilson Paper Company
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Route driver delivering paper products for print shops and warehouse business
  • Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
  • Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
  • Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.

Truck Driver

CSC Corporation
05.2002 - 08.2005
  • Deliver pool supplies and chemicals to commercial pools also serviced pool equipment and pumps and cleaned pools
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.

Operator

first energy corp
06.1991 - 09.1996
  • Petroleum tank farm operator maintenance technician
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.

Education

High school diploma -

Meadowbrook High School
Richmond, VA
06.1992

Skills

  • Pallet jack
  • Box truck
  • Delivery driver experience
  • Route driving
  • Pool cleaning
  • Courier
  • Commercial driving
  • Hazmat
  • Cdl class b
  • Warehouse
  • Dispatch
  • Route knowledge
  • Load & unload
  • Shuttle driving
  • Driving
  • Sales
  • Forklift
  • Order Picking
  • Route planning
  • Signal interpretation
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Locomotive operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Air brake systems
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Brake system maintenance
  • Engine repair
  • Steering systems
  • System repairs
  • Parts replacement

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • Hazmat Endorsement

safe driving awards,good communication,attendance awards

mechanical experience working on cars and boats for friends and family


pull used parts on vehicles at salvage yards for resale


some welding experience

Languages

English

Timeline

Freight Conductor

CSX Railroad
05.2025 - Current

Courier/Delivery Driver

FedEx Express
06.2007 - 05.2025

Delivery Route Driver

B.W. Wilson Paper Company
08.2005 - 06.2007

Truck Driver

CSC Corporation
05.2002 - 08.2005

Operator

first energy corp
06.1991 - 09.1996

High school diploma -

Meadowbrook High School