Paul Daws
Fort Smith,United States
Summary
Experienced driver with a strong background in freight handling, utilizing forklifts and electric pallet jacks for efficient loading and unloading. Solid foundation in mechanical skills, including oil changes, transmission fluid replacements, filter installations, brake maintenance, and other minor mechanical tasks. Passionate about working on cars and seeking a new career opportunity to leverage expertise and passion in a different field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Load or unload trucks or help others with loading or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary
- Pick up and Deliver freight along a set route
- Unload and load customers freight using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts
Driver
Spartan Logistics
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned
- Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
- Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods
- Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials
- Read bills of lading to determine assignment details
- Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes
- Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Driver
Ryder
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent - High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, Other
Roland High School
Roland, OK05.1996
Skills
- Identifying and resolving shipping and receiving discrepancies
- Certified with 3 years' experience operating a forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
- Computer literate
- Successfully maintaining DOT logs
- Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills
- 35 years' experience in route delivery, including loading and unloading freight with a forklift or pallet jack
Valid Driver's License
Punctual and Reliable
Patience and understanding
City and non-city driving
Flexible Schedule
GPS and route planning
Loading and unloading
Traffic laws knowledge
Vehicle Inspection
Route Planning
Commercial driving
Transportation
Equipment Operation
Heavy Lifting
Basic vehicle repairs
DOT Compliance
CDL License
Route logs
Appointment Scheduling
Love to ride motorcycles and race rc cars
I have a 2011 HD Road King that me, my wife< and a group from our church get together and take rides to different places.
Timeline
Driver
Southeastern Freight Lines
10.2020 - 09.2024
Driver
Spartan Logistics
08.2020 - 10.2020
Driver
Ryder
07.2013 - 07.2020
High School Diploma or Equivalent - High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, Other
Roland High School
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