Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning new challenges field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
City Pick up and Delivery Driver
Yellow Freight
07.2003 - 07.2023
Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
Used two-way radios to stay in contact with dispatch and receive last-minute instruction changes.