Phil DeSantis
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated professional with over 30 years of safe driving experience, including training at Nippon Sanso Matheson Gas. Proven track record in safety compliance and exceptional customer service, adept at managing HazMat materials and directing teams to optimize delivery efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Bulk Driver / Driver Trainer
Nippon Sanso Matheson Gas
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2013 - Current
- Deliver liquid gases to customers in a professional, Timely tnd safe manner using a tractor and HazMat placarded tanker trailer.
- Training new hires and refreshing current drivers on how to be as safe as possible while being in compliance with all company and government policies and procedures
Driver
R&J Trucking / American Bulk Commodities
Boardman, OH
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Operated commercial vehicles safely and efficiently across diverse routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Delivered bulk commodities with attention to timing and route optimization.
- Managed loading and unloading processes, ensuring proper handling of materials.
Driver / Driver Trainer
Fed Ex Ground / Encore Express
North Jackson, OH
04.2003 - 02.2010
- Delivered packages efficiently in a Twin 28' pup configuration while adhering to safety regulations and time constraints.
- Responsible for coordinating bumps between hubs
- Maintaining records
- New hire training
- Scheduled maintenance
- Managed route planning to ensure timely deliveries and optimal fuel efficiency.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
Driver / Sales
Crystal Springs Water
Ft. Pierce, FL
02.2002 - 03.2003
- Delivered water products efficiently to residential and commercial customers, ensuring safe, timely service.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and inventory records to streamline operations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections and routine maintenance checks to ensure safety compliance.
- Perform Installs
- Customer Service
Driver
United Parcel Service
Girard, OH
04.1990 - 01.2002
- Collaborate with team members to improve service and quality
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Communicate with teams to adjust schedules based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Transportation and distribution planning as driver , dispather and supervisor
- Customer service
- Collections
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
Education
High School Diploma -
Girard High School
Girard, OHBusiness
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OHSkills
- 30 years Safe driving practices
- Strong communication skills
- Safety compliance
- Highly motivated
- Experience directing others
- Experience with OSHA regulations
- Experience with HazMat materials
- Maintains documentation of processes and procedures for reference or compliance
- Adherence to regulations
- Exceptional customer service experience
- Problem-solving capacity
- Reliability
Timeline
Bulk Driver / Driver Trainer
Nippon Sanso Matheson Gas
08.2013 - Current
Driver
R&J Trucking / American Bulk Commodities
04.2010 - 06.2013
Driver / Driver Trainer
Fed Ex Ground / Encore Express
04.2003 - 02.2010
Driver / Sales
Crystal Springs Water
02.2002 - 03.2003
Driver
United Parcel Service
04.1990 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Girard High School
Business
Youngstown State University