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Tamell Bradham

Lincolnton,NC

Summary

Adept at maintaining safety and enhancing customer satisfaction, I leveraged my truck driving and effective communication skills at Performance Food Group Co to optimize routes and streamline operations. My proactive approach to vehicle inspections and safety management significantly contributed to achieving a record of zero accidents, underscoring my commitment to excellence and efficiency in logistics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Truck Driver

Performance Food Group Co
11.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities for personal growth and development as a driver within the industry.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes, addressing any issues or delays promptly for maximum efficiency.
  • Streamlined loading and unloading processes, ensuring accurate cargo handling and minimizing potential damages.
  • Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels through professional communication and timely delivery of goods.
  • Deliver to small, Family-Owned businesses
  • Hand picked to Travel Out of State to assist other locations when needed.
  • Interacted with customers and offered exemplary service, escalating issues to manager.
  • Navigated diverse road conditions safely, adjusting driving techniques accordingly for optimal performance in varied environments.
  • Provided training to new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and best practices within the industry.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

Commercial Truck Driver

Sigma Foods
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Coordinated effectively with shippers, receivers, brokers, or other relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics handling during each trip.
  • Deliver to Commerical Food Supply Chains such as Wendy's, Dunkin Donuts, etc
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes, addressing any issues or delays promptly for maximum efficiency.
  • Provided reliable transportation of goods over long distances by maintaining a clean driving record and adhering to company guidelines for rest breaks, hours of service, or other relevant factors within the industry.
  • Completed accurate logs and paperwork, maintaining DOT compliance at all times for seamless operation.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Logged daily delivery details, customer issues and mileage to maintain open communication with management and keep compliant records.

Warehouse Lead

The Walking Company
05.2015 - 06.2019
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.

Education

High School Diploma -

E.E. Smith
Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Accurate recordkeeping
  • Truck driving
  • Maintaining safety
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Defensive driving techniques
  • Equipment inspections
  • Safety management
  • Lifting heavy objects
  • Effective communication skills
  • Updating logs
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Route planning
  • Truck inspections
  • Safe driving practices

Timeline

Commercial Truck Driver

Performance Food Group Co
11.2021 - Current

Commercial Truck Driver

Sigma Foods
02.2020 - 10.2021

Warehouse Lead

The Walking Company
05.2015 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

E.E. Smith
Tamell Bradham