Morris Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned driver bringing advanced route planning and load management abilities developed over 14 years of transportation experience. Solid safety record with strong commitment to successful operations and customer satisfaction. Highly organized individual with defensive driving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para-transit Driver
Cook dupage transportation
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 01.2024
- Maintained records of trips completed, miles driven, fuel consumption and other pertinent information for reporting purposes.
- Followed all applicable laws, regulations and safety procedures while driving vehicles.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels, fueling vehicles and cleaning interiors and exteriors of vehicles.
- Reported mechanical issues or incidents immediately to supervisor or dispatcher.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding passenger conduct onboard vehicles.
- Provided courteous customer service to all passengers, responding to inquiries and addressing any concerns or complaints.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes or safety equipment to verify working order.
- Communicated with dispatchers by radio, telephone or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Route Sales Driver
Cj Vitner
Chicago, IL
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, collections and deliveries.
- Participated in promotional activities such as sampling events and store openings.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on truck and trailer before departure.
- Managed inventory levels on vehicle to ensure adequate stock levels at each store location.
- Worked closely with management team to develop strategies for increasing sales volume.
- Collected payments from customers upon completion of delivery services.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with merchandise within established safety guidelines.
- Continuously surpassed sales goals, optimizing profitability, and performance of assigned territory.
Route Driver
Bimboakeries
Des Plaines, IL
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Maintained professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing the company.
- Followed DOT regulations when driving commercial motor vehicles.
- Loaded trucks with necessary packages prior to departure.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily route activities, including stops, pickups, and drop-offs.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report malfunctions
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipate potential delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational
Chicago, IL06-1983
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Tech
Malcom X College
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Class A cdl
Olive Harvey
Chicago, ILSkills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Radio Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Special Needs Understanding
Certification
Class A cdl
Cna certificate
Emt certificate
Timeline
Para-transit Driver
Cook dupage transportation
06.2011 - 01.2024
Route Sales Driver
Cj Vitner
05.2010 - 08.2011
Route Driver
Bimboakeries
01.2008 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Vocational
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Tech
Malcom X College
Some College (No Degree) - Class A cdl
Olive Harvey
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