Tidus Foye
Piscataway
Summary
Accomplished truck driver with a clean MVR and extensive experience at T & K Logistics Corp. Demonstrated exceptional safe driving practices and strong customer-oriented skills, achieving zero accidents while ensuring timely deliveries. Proficient in logistics planning and vehicle maintenance, fostering a culture of safety and reliability within the team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
T &K Logistics Corp
10.2019 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through professional interaction with clients at pickup and delivery points, representing the company positively at all times.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Fostered supportive environment among driving team, leading by example and offering help when needed.
Truck Dispatcher /CDL Truck Driver
Metropolitan Trucking & Warehousing Corp
02.2008 - 09.2019
- Monitored weather conditions daily to preemptively adjust routes when necessary, reducing potential delays due to adverse conditions.
- Provided ongoing support to drivers during shifts, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to increased business opportunities.
- Negotiated rates with carriers for cost-effective shipping options without sacrificing quality or timeliness of deliveries.
- Managed communications between drivers and customers to ensure timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with maintenance department to schedule routine vehicle inspections, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the development of dispatcher training materials, leading to improved job performance throughout the team.
- Supported safety initiatives within the organization, promoting a culture of awareness among drivers and dispatchers alike.
- Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
- Worked closely with customers to effectively resolve issues and complaints.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to individuals contacting company's call center for support and assistance.
- Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
- Managed customer accounts and invoicing.
- Tracked and monitored vehicle performance and maintenance.
- Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Education
Automotive Repair/ Diesel Repair
Lincoln Tech
Philadelphia, PA06-1997
Business
Clifford J. Scott
East Orange, NJ06-1988
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Attention to detail
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- GPS and route planning
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inclement weather driving
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Clean MVR
- Logistics planning
- Physical stamina and strength
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous materials endorsement
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving capacity
- Damage control
- Tanker and hazmat endorsements
- Critical thinking
- Forklift operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Truck Driver
T &K Logistics Corp
10.2019 - Current
Truck Dispatcher /CDL Truck Driver
Metropolitan Trucking & Warehousing Corp
02.2008 - 09.2019
Automotive Repair/ Diesel Repair
Lincoln Tech
Business
Clifford J. Scott
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