Commercial Driver with 15+ Years Safe Experience
Resume:
Ken F.
Ferguson
** * **** **, **, NY
****************@*****.***
To obtain a commercial driver position with a reputable company where my experience, skills, and dedication to safety can be utilized.
Skills
15+ years P&D experience in the FedEx ground
system.
Valid unrestricted CDL class A as of June, 2023.
200+ road hours of linehaul training.
Experience with various types of trucks.
Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety
procedures.
Strong communication and customer service
skills.
Experienced independent contractor
Experienced with driver staff management
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel
as needed
Experience
4/2020 PRESENT
FedEx Driver/Trainer (Per Diem)- SLS Logistics- Cranbury, NJ Provided efficient, safe and timely delivery and pick-up of packages, while representing the company in a professional manner.
Loaded various sizes of box trucks and step vans in a manner that is conducive to the daily delivery process.
Operated vehicles safely and efficiently, complying with all traffic, governmental and corporate rules and regulations.
Maintained high level of customer satisfaction and adhered to a strict time sensitive schedule for completion of daily assigned tasks.
Responsible for performing Pre and Post trip Inspections of company Vehicles being used. Report necessary repairs to supervisor in a timely matter. Responsible for on the truck training for New Driver trainees; trained team members in proper handling of delivery vehicles, customer service and proficient delivery etiquette. 9/2016 PRESENT
TLC Driver / Uber Inc./ Lyft Inc.- NYC/ NJ
Transport customers to and from their desired destinations. Safely navigate through the boroughs of NYC, with trips going to parts of Long Island, New Jersey, Upstate NY and Connecticut.
Proven track record with 7,400+ Uber (4.99 driver rating) and 8,700+ safely completed Lyft trips
(5.00 driver rating) over six years.
Accurately follow navigational directions from GPS and implement route preferences from customers.
2
9/2012 12/2016
Route Manager/Business Contact/ Lyon Logistics- CT/NY Ensure that all daily P&D routes are staffed, trucks are operational, and routes are generating sufficient revenue.
Create and adjust routes in WAD system. System is now called DRO (Dynamic Route Optimization).
Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repairs on equipment at regular intervals to avoid unnecessary breakdowns.
Coordinate the training of every new driver to ensure compliance with all company policies and regulations.
Ensure Driver compliance with daily duties regarding paperwork, Hours of Service compliance, Pre-Trip/Post-Trip inspection, etc.
Create a culture of safety and ensures each driver is up to date on all monthly safety training. Serve as liaison between FedEx Ground management, staff and drivers when necessary. Provide quality service to FedEx Ground with available drivers and operable equipment to deliver packages.
Communicate with ISP ownership to achieve effective performance management of all Drivers. Plan for contingency Establishing relationships with part-time drivers as well as other FXG Independent Service Providers to help one another out in times of need. Serve as a contingency resource and deliver packages in the event of driver call-offs, driver shortages, heavy volume, or any other unforeseen circumstances. 4/2008 9/2012
FXG Independent Service Provider/ Victoria Group Inc-CT Negotiated terms of contract with FedEx Ground including per package and per stop pay, base pay and length of contract.
Financed and leased to own multiple delivery vehicles. Set up payroll via outside payroll company to handle employee salary, payroll taxes, workers compensation insurance and unemployment insurance. Ran ads on various classified sites for hiring employees. Scheduled and conduct interviews. Responsible for all hiring and terminations.
Maintained competitive wages for employees.
Ensured staff was trained properly and all rules and regulations set forth by FXG were fully complied with.
In addition to these owner-operator duties, I also performed all tasks of a Business Contact. Education
JUNE 2022
Smith & Solomon CDL Training/ Linden, NJ
SEPTEMBER 1993
High School Equivalency Diploma / New York, NY
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