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TRUCK DRIVER
Professional Summary

Motivated driver with an impeccable driving record and over 2 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in customer service, route management, and freight documentation. Certified in operating a forklift and all types of heavy equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions. Motivated driver with an impeccable driving record and over 2 years of transportation industry expertise. Offers focus and skills in customer service, route management, and freight documentation. Certified in operating and all kinds of equipment. Highly attentive to changing road and traffic conditions. Bringing hardworking nature, clean driving record and solid work history in transportation positions. Proficient in operating straight trucks and semi-trailers, as well as loading, securing and unloading products with maximum efficiency. Well-organized and knowledgeable in meeting customer needs, coordinating paperwork and meeting company objectives.

Skills
  • GPS and route planning
  • Order picking and processing
  • Logging paperwork
  • Trained in safe driving techniques
  • Materials transport
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Comfortable with overnight runs
  • Perfect attendance record
  • Defensive driver training
  • Safety and compliance
  • Organized
  • Team development
  • Lift up to 100 pounds
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Safe driver in adverse conditions
  • Shipping and packaging
Work History
Truck Driver, 12/2018 to 12/2019
Dohrn Transfer Company – Rosville, MN
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across 50-mile transports.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew to properly position vehicle and loading equipment.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Reported all accidents, damage and malfunctions involving company equipment to management.
  • Learned and applied safe driving techniques to avoid accidents.
  • Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Completed daily trip inspections to prevent malfunctions and delivery delays.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Correctly marked invoices and clearly noted returns and shorts.
  • Reduced downtime and optimized revenue through execution of effective product delivery quality control.
  • Managed supplier record tracking and data communications tasks while automating operations to enhance efficiency.
  • Inspected vehicle and immediately reported any defects to supervisor.
  • Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments.
  • Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings.
  • Reported driving hours and miles driven into shift logs for submission to dispach, maintaining high level of accuracy and detail.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers and managers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Performed routine inspections of vehicles and reported any issues to managers immediately.
Forklift Operator, 09/2016 to 05/2018
Miami Beach Convention Center – South Beach, FL
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.
  • Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
  • Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
  • Removed plastic and straps from pallets to facilitate unloading.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
  • Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
  • Shrink-wrapped average of 50 pallets per day.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Inspected packed waste for signs of hazardous materials.
  • Obtained production schedules to transport material to designated areas.
Costumer Service, 02/2012 to 06/2015
Fontainebleau Miami Beach – Miami Beach, FL
  • Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Politely welcomed arriving guests, providing room keys and information on amenities and policies.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
  • Used [Software] to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, responded to inquiries and transferred calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Promoted local entertainment and sporting events and offered details to assist patrons.
  • Retrieved mail, packages and documents on behalf of guests, promptly verifying receipt and arranging for pickup or transmittal.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/2001
Miami Beach High School - Miami Beach, FL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Dohrn Transfer Company
  • Miami Beach Convention Center
  • Fontainebleau Miami Beach

School Attended

  • Miami Beach High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Truck Driver
  • Forklift Operator
  • Costumer Service

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/2001

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