MICHAEL SIMONDS
West Chester, OH, *****
*******.****@*****.*** / 513-***-****
SUMMARY
Hardworking with 28 years of professional experience. Well-organized in coordinating routes and loading vehicles. Excellent communication, customer service and multitasking skills with observant nature and strong safety focus. Valid license and clean driving history.
SKILLS
Delivery pickup
Passenger transportation
Daily logging
Load monitoring
Commercial driving
Shipping and packaging
GPS and route planning
Inclement weather driving
Equipment monitoring
City and non-city driving
Transportation
Processes and procedures
Basic vehicle repairs
Vehicle inspections
Loading and unloading
Safe driving techniques
EXPERIENCE
Shifter/Driver/warehouse / United Parcel Service, UPS - Sharonville, Ohio 11/1996 - 06/2024
On road experience with delivery and pickup of both premium and ground service packages. Forklift operation both inbound and outbound. Over 2,000 hours of forklift operation experience. HAZMAT certified. Work with plant engineering. General warehouse work.
Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
Performed routine maintenance on trucks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and lubricating moving parts.
Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma 06/1994
Lakota High-school - West Chester, OH
Some College (No Degree): Graphic And Digital Design
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH