Stephen Brantley
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced Delivery Driver with 6+ years coordinating routes and schedules for on-time deliveries. Adheres to regulations, safeguards property, identifies red flags, and improves operational efficiencies. Skilled in operating front-load trucks for efficient waste collection and prioritizing safe driving practices. Proficient in machinery maintenance and route optimization. Diligent Professional Driver with a strong background in safe and efficient waste collection, schedule maintenance, and upholding high service standards. Demonstrates the ability to operate heavy machinery and adapt to varying routes and conditions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Front Load Driver
GFL Environmental
06.2024 - Current
- Drive commercial frontload or ancillary equipment along designated routes to mechanically collect solid waste and take to post-collection facilities
- Open container enclosures or gates to access cans
- As needed, roll 3-4-6-8 yard cans on castors into position for dumping
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections; complete and submit a vehicle condition report at the end of the shift
- Courteously interacts with customers and/or the general public along the route to answer questions or respond to requests; Notify supervisor of issues requiring management action
- Clean loose trash off of truck and/or ground around truck and container that spills during dumping process to maintain clean customer site and safety along roads and highway
- Maintains and submits a logbook, daily route/productivity sheet, and vehicle condition report (post-trip inspection sheet) as required by law or company policy
- Maneuver truck into and out of minimum clearance spaces, using mirrors to back up
- Uses a key map and GPS to locate service addresses
- Follows safe operating practices, including lock out/ tag out procedures to ensure proper operation of the truck
- Monitors operations to detect loose debris, using mirrors or direct sight and/or listening for debris falling onto truck during dumping operation; visually scans customer site before and after dumping
- Follow all safety standards, equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties
- Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Blessed Assurance LLC
11.2018 - Current
- Transporting finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
- Inspecting vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
- Planning routes and meeting delivery schedules
CDL Class A Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for on time delivery of freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors
- Responsible for hauling and unloading multi-stop freight to Dollar General Stores and also returning freight (as required) and rolltainers to the Distribution Center
- Responsible for safely operating the vehicle and transporting all freight, which includes interstate and intrastate deliveries
- Transport store-delivery freight as well as store returns and backhauls over-the-road in a safe, efficient, and timely manner adhering to all Dollar General policies and state and federal regulations
- Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery in a safe and efficient manner
- This includes: Rolling rolltainers off the trailer onto a lift gate and placing them into the backroom of the store; Unloading individual boxes and/or totes as required and placing them in the backroom of the store; Reloading return rolltainers and product onto the trailer and returning these items to the Distribution Center; and Safely securing all freight and rolltainers at each stop before sealing the trailer
- Provide professional customer service to all parties including store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees
- Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations
- Ensure operation of the vehicle is in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
Bread Delivery Driver
Jays bakery
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Obtain orders from bakery manager for delivery and pick-up activities
- Check to see destination and customer information, and ensure that a proper route plan is charted out
- Map routes using the GPS and standard maps, ensuring that the shortest and safest routes are followed
- Pick up orders from bakery outlets, and place them carefully inside assigned delivery trucks
- Navigate the way to destinations, following rules and regulations of traffic, and ensure that no violations are made
- Ascertain that all deliveries are made in a timely and accurate manner, to the correct address
- Introduce self to customers, and provide them with information of deliveries
- Hand over bakery items such as cakes, cupcakes, pizzas and pastries to customers
- Obtain receipts and payments, and tender change as necessary, counting it properly
- Provide backend with information on completed deliveries, on a regular basis
- Transport bakery items between production areas and bakery outlets, in a timely and efficient manner
- Perform both preventative and regular maintenance on assigned delivery vehicles, and ensure that any required repairs are handled properly
- Ascertain that the interior of the assigned delivery vehicle is kept clean and sanitized at all times
Food Delivery Driver
La banderita
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Manage multiple orders, delivery locations, and customers at the same time
- Deliver orders within an optimal period of time, ensuring freshness of food and respect for customer preferences
- Safely operate a vehicle in all types of weather conditions
- Navigate local streets and highways efficiently using GPS
- Communicate clearly with customers and food service employees, demonstrating an eagerness to work through any issues or points of confusion
- Verify orders before each delivery and maintain a detailed, comprehensive delivery log
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift and carry heavy food orders and operate a vehicle for prolonged periods of time
- Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal communication and conflict resolution
- Mindset for organization and attention to details
Floor Hand/Derrick Hand
Chesapeake Energy
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Ran floors, picking up the pipe, picking up rods, pump change-outs, trip pipe, run tubing board, assist driller, hammer, setup pump, rigging up, rigging down
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on a regular basis
- Employed a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices
- Followed company procedures to maintain a work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities
- Operated a wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift, and basic hand tools
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist
U.S. Army
08.2008 - 04.2011
- M1135 NBCRV vehicles used to recon areas down range for possible threats many times in small tight to maneuver areas
- Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles also used to do similar recon driven down range for mission essential tasks
- Route planning and contingency planning for routes and personnel
- Experienced driver on multiple terrain types
- From unpaved dirt roads in the mountains to highway traffic in the heart of the city
- Hazmat qualifications achieved during AIT
Education
Some college - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
Winter Garden, FL07.2015
High school diploma -
West oaks Academy
Ocoee, FL06.2006
Skills
- Freight Operations
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Efficient Food Service Operations
- Freight Operations Management
- Occupational Safety Awareness
- Comprehensive Transportation Analysis
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Heavy Vehicle Operation
- Client Relations
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Lifting Proficiency
- Safety Compliance Management
- Relationship Management
- Diagnostic Issue Resolution
- Crisis Management Proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- Small business operations
Certification
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement, 08/01/23 to 06/01/31
- Tanker Endorsement, 08/01/23 to 06/01/31
- Hazmat Endorsement, 08/01/23 to 06/01/31
- CDL A, 06/01/23 to 06/01/28
- N T endorsements
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Commercial Front Load Driver
GFL Environmental
06.2024 - Current
CDL Class A Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2023 - 11.2023
Self Employed Owner/Operator
Blessed Assurance LLC
11.2018 - Current
Bread Delivery Driver
Jays bakery
08.2015 - 11.2018
Food Delivery Driver
La banderita
05.2013 - 08.2015
Floor Hand/Derrick Hand
Chesapeake Energy
04.2011 - 11.2013
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist
U.S. Army
08.2008 - 04.2011
High school diploma -
West oaks Academy
Some college - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
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