OBJECTIVE
Professional heavy commercial truck driver with over 11 years of experience driving 18-wheeler tractor-trailer trucks, delivery trucks, transport trucks, and commercial vans; seeking a position that utilizes my diverse skills and experience in truck driving. In-depth knowledge and adherence to safety and traffic regulations, and defensive driving techniques. Skilled in working with people, and managing time effectively for delivery purposes.
LICENSES
CDL (Class A) Driver’s License
Currently holds a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC)
EDUCATION
Shipper’s Choice of Virginia, Newport News, VA – Professional Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training (Class A), May 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tri-Cities Beverage Corporation
Sales Representative April 2015-Present
Valuable professional, and highly knowledgeable salesman of wine, non-craft, and craft beers managing over 200 clients and accounts on a weekly basis
On-premise sales representative responsible for obtaining sales, securing new business accounts, and maintaining existing sales
Integral part of the increase of beer and wine sales in the on-premise department by 20% in the past 2 years
Vast experience working with Routeman ordering and inventory supply system for the company
Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment
Manages and coordinates 2 delivery driver’s routes to increase productivity and reduce overtime
Delivery Truck Driver June 2006-March 2015
Drove Class A tractor trailer daily to transfer over 500 plus cases of beer, wine, and kegs to assigned accounts
Driver/Supervisor managed 15 route drivers on the Peninsula, arranged route to maximize deliveries per day
Collected payments and assets for the company from over 180 clients
Ran multiple routes daily to supermarkets, stores, restaurants, sports bars, and nightclubs, providing exceptional service, and maintaining a high account retention rate while building rapport with customers
Safely unloaded, loaded, and rearranged delivered products in the customer’s business to ensure product freshness
Conducted daily safety, maintenance, and readiness checks of the trucks, saving truck repair costs
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Ability to effectively use a battery-operated pallet jack and hand truck
Capable of physical demands, including lifting, reaching, carrying, and balancing
Strong math skills, attention to detail, instructions, and areas of responsibilities