Desmond Franklin
Covington, GA 30016
acg3fa@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Peak/ Seasonal Driver (TEMPORARY)- November 2014- December 2014
Fedex Ground
Responsible for driving a tractor-trailer, Hauling mail from Atlanta to various
Locations In compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and
regulations as well as company policies and procedures to transport various
materials in a safe and timely manner. Additional responsibilities include, but are
not limited to: proper loading and securing of freight to prevent movement and
allow safe transport. Assist in loading and unloading as required. Maintain
accurate records and logs. Perform vehicle inspections and preventative
maintenance before, during and after trips; responsible for brake adjustments,
tire chain-ups and minor repairs as needed while on the road. Keep the interior
and exterior of cab clean.
Local / Regional Driver –March 2013-October 2014
Centerline Drivers
Responsible for driving a tractor-trailer /Tanker Pump Trailer in compliance with
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as well as company
policies and procedures to transport various materials in a safe and timely
manner. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: proper loading
and securing of freight to prevent movement and allow safe transport. Assist in
loading and unloading as required. Maintain accurate records and logs. Perform
vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance before, during and after trips;
responsible for brake adjustments, tire chain-ups and minor repairs as needed
while on the road. Keep the interior and exterior of cab clean while working
various job assignments.
Over The Road Driver- July 2013- March 2014
J.B Hunt Inc.
Job duties were to drive truck to destination within designated time standards for
run.
Pre-Trip truck and trailer. Ensure that all shipping documentation moves with
shipments, are available for inspection and that documents also accompanies
shipment when delivered. Maintained records required for compliance with State
and Federal regulations including drivers' logs, records of fuel purchases,
mileage records, and other records required by law. Perform all duties in
accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal,
State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or
other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of
cargo.
Driver- Aug. 2012- Dec 2012
Atlanta Community Food Bank (Temporary Position)
Job duties were to load, transport and unload varies types of food products by
the safe use of motorized pallet jacks and /or forklift. Drive truck to destination
within designated time standards for run. Pre-Trip truck and trailer. Ensure that all
shipping documentation required with food product shipments are available for
inspection and delivery. Maintained records required for compliance with State
and Federal regulations including drivers' logs, records of fuel purchases,
mileage records, weight and other records required by law. Perform all duties in
accordance with company policies and procedures, and maintain compliance
with all Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a
commercial motor vehicle and product.
Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or
other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of
cargo.
Over The Road Driver – Jan 2011- Dec. 2011
MTS (Mail Transport Services)
Job duties were to drive truck to Haul mail from Atlanta to various Locations
destination within designated time standards for run.
Pre-Trip truck and trailer. Ensure that all shipping documentation moves with
shipments, are available for inspection and that documents also accompanies
shipment when delivered. Maintained records required for compliance with State
and Federal regulations including drivers' logs, records of fuel purchases,
mileage records, and other records required by law. Perform all duties in
accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all Federal,
State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle.
Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or
other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of
cargo.
Line-Haul Driver – (Seasonal/ On-Call) November 2010 – Jan-2011
MCA (Mail Contractors of America)
Job duties were to drive truck to Haul mail from Atlanta to various Locations
destination within designated time standards for run.
Pre-Trip truck and trailer. Ensure that all shipping documentation required to
move with shipments is available for inspection and that appropriate paperwork
accompanies shipment when delivered. Maintained records required for
compliance with State and Federal regulations including drivers' logs, records of
fuel purchases, mileage records, and other records required by law. Perform all
duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all
Federal, State, and local regulations for the safe operation of a commercial motor
vehicle.
Promptly report any delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions or
other emergencies, or in the event of irregularities relating to pickup or delivery of
cargo.
Line-Haul Driver/Forklift Operator/ Opener, July 2008 – November 2010
Accelerated Courier
College Park, Georgia
Job duties were to load freight to truck using forklift. Pre-Trip truck and trailer.
Acknowledgement of your assignment. Pick up and/or deliver loads as planned
by driving manager, Post trip inspections, off duty notification. This particular
position was mostly a dedicated OTR/route to Memphis, TN.
Warehouse Attendant/Receiving Clerk, November 2007 - February 2008
Publix Warehouse
Atlanta, Georgia
This job consisted of daily duties such as receiving all perishable and non-
perishable items from various venders for routine production, Loading and
unloading products using stand-up lifts, Spotting & moving trailers for shipping
using standard yard hostler truck, Logging daily deliveries’, Tagging & noting
shelf-life of perishables. Maintaining documented inventory control.
Driver, August 2007 - November 2007
Smith Transport
3141 Ellenwood Industrial
Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
Job duties were as follows pre-trip inspection. Acknowledgement of your
assignment. Pick up and/or deliver loads as planned by driving manager, Post
trip inspections, off duty notification.
Driver, February 2007 - August 2007
Lazer Spot
Austell, Georgia
Transport trailers to and from warehouse dock doors and drop yard using yard
hostlers. Pre/post shift inspections daily. Basic forms of inventory as it pertains
loaded and empty units on the yard.
Crane Operator/ Driver, August 2003 - August 2006
CSX Intermodal
Atlanta, Georgia
Loading/unloading containers on freight railcars. Rail yard drivers would perform
basic fundamentals such as transporting containers or chassis’s to the crane
operators to effectively complete the loading or unloading process.
Education:
Bethune Cookman College, June 1998 - August 1999
Some College Coursework Completed in Physical Therapy
Albany Technical College, January 1998 - March 1998
Certification in Certified Manufacturing Specialist
This course provided basic knowledge of manufacturing skills such as
pneumatics, hydraulics, Lock-out /Tag-out procedures, and OSHA requirements
in the work place.