Samaul Bates
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dependable Sortation Associate bringing superior work ethic and proven time management skills necessary to meet challenging performance targets. Familiar with picking, preparing and shipping wide range of merchandise.
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 5+ years in logistics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
All Steady Logistics/Amazon
10.2023 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles safely over long distances, adhering to all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and operational readiness.
- Managed delivery schedules effectively, optimizing routes for timely arrival at destinations.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to communicate delays or changes in delivery plans efficiently.
- Resolved customer inquiries related to deliveries promptly, ensuring high levels of service satisfaction.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
02.2023 - Current
- Communicated timely updates on arrivals and road conditions to dispatchers.
- Ensured load safety by effectively balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Performed inspections and maintenance to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
- Maintained accurate DOT log books and submitted required documentation on time.
- Utilized GPS and navigation tools for efficient route planning and scheduling.
- Verified inventory loads against Bills of Lading for accuracy and compliance.
Processing Assistant
Amazon
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Sorted packages into delivery routes by factors such as size, weight and destination.
- Met demanding performance targets by working efficiently and backing up fulfillment team members.
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, and adhere to accuracy standards.
- Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations.
- Maintained knowledge of industry techniques, methods and equipment to create competitive advantage leading to business growth.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Sortation Associate
Amazon
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Achieved efficient package sorting into delivery routes by size and weight.
- Processed over 100,000 orders per hour during peak shipping periods.
- Evaluated item conditions, accepting or rejecting returns based on quality.
- Supported fulfillment team by meeting performance targets through efficient work.
- Operated machinery to prepare items professionally for customer delivery.
Education
No Degree - CDL
RoadMaster
Atlanta, GA02.2023
High School Diploma -
Biscayne High School
Jacksonville, Florida06.2019
Skills
- Automated mail processing proficiency
- Shipping and receiving proficiency
- Distribution services
- Team building
- Relationship development
- Tractor Trailer Driving
- Shipping and Packaging
- Dry Vans
- Route Logs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Order Picking and Processing
- Planning Abilities
- Refrigerated Trailers Operation
- Safety Meetings
- Equipment Repairs
- Weight Limits
- Commercial Driving
- Route Management
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- GPS and Route Planning
- Federal Regulations
- DOT Requirements
- Cargo Handling
- Basic Repairs
- Defensive Driver Training
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Daily Logs
- Prevention Techniques
- DOT Compliance
- Over the Road Trucking
- Truck Cab Computer Operation
- Dangerous Goods Transportation
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Defensive driver training
- Attention to detail
- GPS and route planning
- Long-haul driving
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
Accomplishments
I achieved the highest pick rate in August 2020.
Certification
Certified to use various machines to help with daily job activities.
- Licensed CDL A OTR Truck Driver - 02/2023
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
All Steady Logistics/Amazon
10.2023 - Current
CDL A OTR Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
02.2023 - Current
Processing Assistant
Amazon
02.2020 - 02.2023
Sortation Associate
Amazon
11.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Biscayne High School
No Degree - CDL
RoadMaster
Education
other
Traveling
I like to travel with my family and friend to places like Las Vegas, Miami and Orlando Florida.