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PRENTISS YOUNG

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Professional driver adept at maintaining high standards and achieving results. Extensive experience in transportation logistics and vehicle upkeep, ensuring seamless operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, with excellent navigational skills and customer service orientation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Builders First Source
04.2017 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Met DOT requirements by maintaining current records and documenting reportable incidents.
  • Kept in close contact with dispatch team to make quick route adjustments and add new stops.
  • Navigated various terrains and weather conditions, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of goods.
  • Maintained a high level of safety awareness with thorough pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic laws.
  • Handled load documentation, obtained signatures, and provided copies to destination staff.
  • Secured cargo effectively for damage prevention and transportation safety.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading processes as needed, ensuring proper handling of freight.

Order Picker

Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
02.2013 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Displayed flexibility by adapting to changes in workload, shift schedules, and warehouse priorities as necessary for business continuity.
  • Reduced material handling time by using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Streamlined the order picking process by implementing effective storage organization techniques for easy product retrieval.

Driver

Champion Brands Inc
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.

Forklift Driver

Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
05.2009 - 07.2011
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
  • Displayed flexibility by adapting to changes in workload, shift schedules, and warehouse priorities as necessary for business continuity.
  • Reduced material handling time by using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Streamlined the order picking process by implementing effective storage organization techniques for easy product retrieval.

Education

Class A Commercial Driver's License -

Road Master Driving School
Jacksonville, FL
04.2004

High School - undefined

Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk, CT
01.2003

Skills

  • Safe driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • DOT compliance
  • Route planning
  • Long-haul driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Transportation safety
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Route management
  • Pre-trip inspections

Timeline

Driver

Builders First Source
04.2017 - Current

Order Picker

Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
02.2013 - 04.2017

Driver

Champion Brands Inc
05.2011 - 05.2013

Forklift Driver

Publix Warehouse Distribution Center
05.2009 - 07.2011

High School - undefined

Brien McMahon High School

Class A Commercial Driver's License -

Road Master Driving School