TARAN KNIGHT
Detroit,MI
Summary
Hardworking, Organized Truck Driver with proven track record of delivering within specified time frames. Customer-focused and strong communicator to effectively interact with others. Quick learner with management potential. Employee enthusiastic about the trucking field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. I'm Also A former Medical courier Driver with a long history of delivering medical records and specimens. Articulate Service-driven Customer-focused Hands-on Individual who is self- motivated and has excellent skills in guest relations and upselling products and services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Atlas Wholesale Food Company
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Pick up & goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
- Load and unload cargo
- Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times
- Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy.
Hazmat Tank Wagon Driver
RKA Peroleum
01.2024 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Medical Courier, Stallion Express LLC
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Medical Courier, Medline Express LLC
- Deliver Pharmaceutical Medicines to Senior Homes & Rehab Centers
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
- An Amazon warehouse associate is responsible for overseeing virtually all of the daily tasks that are needed to keep the activities of a warehouse running smoothly and efficiently
- His/her job description entails carrying out an array of functions which may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, and gathering and shipping others
- It also involves managing, organizing, and/or retrieving stock in the warehouse, and carrying out other relevant duties as assigned by Amazon.
Overnight Grocery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Kept cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products to achieve fresh and appealing display
- Maintained dairy department stock level, taking products from cooler to sales floor, opening cases and stocking on shelves in appropriate locations
- Broke down pallet & loaded u-boats with proper grocery items for placement on sales floor
- Monitored customers demonstrating suspicious actions to support inventory loss prevention objectives
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
Front End Supervisor
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Transformed employee performance by enhancing training and mentoring strategies in operational and customer-facing roles.
Education
CDL-A - CDL-A
U.S. Truck Driving Training School, Inc.
Sterling Heights, MI07.2023
Associate of Arts -
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI05.2015
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Mumford High School
Detroit, MI06.2011
Skills
- Enhanced CDL-A License
- Hazmat Endorsements
- Tanker Endorsements
- DOT Certified
- GPS and Route Planning
- GPS Navigation
- Valid Driver's License
- Planning Abilities
- Pre-Trip Inspections
Additional Information
- CDL B
Certification
Hazmat Endorsements
Tanker Endorsements
Timeline
Hazmat Tank Wagon Driver
RKA Peroleum
01.2024 - 07.2024
CDL Truck Driver
Atlas Wholesale Food Company
08.2023 - 01.2024
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Overnight Grocery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
05.2021 - 03.2023
Front End Supervisor
Fresh Thyme Market
09.2019 - 05.2021
Medical Courier, Stallion Express LLC
Medical Courier, Medline Express LLC
CDL-A - CDL-A
U.S. Truck Driving Training School, Inc.
Associate of Arts -
Wayne County Community College District
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Mumford High School
Hazmat Endorsements
Tanker Endorsements
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