Lease Purchase Agent & Refrigerated Logistics Expert

Delsie Simmons, Lease Purchase Agent

Ashland, Virginia, ********@******.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Experienced transportation and logistics professional with expertise in lease purchase operations, refrigerated freight, and compliance-driven dispatch. Proven track record of managing temperature-sensitive loads, ensuring FMCSA/DOT adherence, and delivering safe, on-time pickups and deliveries that support customer satisfaction. Entrepreneurial background includes founding and leading a freight transport company, building efficient operations, maintaining strong industry relationships, and prioritizing safety, reliability, and operational excellence. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Lease Purchase Operations Expert Safety Compliance Expert

Pre-trip Inspections Expert

Operational Efficiency Expert

Refrigerated Transport Expert

FMCSA Regulations Expert

Customer Satisfaction Expert

EMPLOYMENT

HISTORY

Lease Purchase Agent, Hurricane Express

Managed contract dispatch for delivery of frozen food, produce, and fish using a 53-foot temperature-controlled refrigerated unit. Operated a 2026 T680 Kenworth, ensuring adherence to Eld mandate and Samsara. Coordinated timely pickups and deliveries while monitoring and reporting daily temperatures. Conducted pre-trip inspections of truck and trailer to guarantee safe transport. Secured loads and maintained a clean, efficient work environment.

• Executed on-time pickups and deliveries, enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Monitored temperature controls, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

• Conducted daily pre-trip inspections, promoting operational safety.

• Maintained a clean workspace, supporting overall efficiency. Principal Company Official, Surreal Scapes LLC

Founded Surreal Scapes LLC, establishing company name and acquiring necessary licenses including EIN, DOT, and MC numbers. Registered a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia for interstate commerce, secured insurance, and hired dispatchers. Initiated general freight transport, booking loads through various company load boards. Managed relationships with a factoring company for Express Freight Finance.

• Maintained driver application records for Surreal Scapes LLC.

• Prioritized safety through pre-trip inspections and adherence to traffic and DOT regulations.

• Logged daily activities to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Lease Purchase Agent, Ecoshield Transport

Managed lease purchase operations while maintaining a Class A CDL license and ensuring compliance with FMCSA and DOT regulations. Operated a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, towing a 53-foot refrigerated trailer, primarily transporting Hazmat, frozen foods, and general freight. Adhered to new FMCSA mandates for Hazmat transportation, ensuring safety protocols and proper documentation were followed. Conducted regular inspections of the refrigerated unit and completed monthly maintenance reports.

• Maintained safety manuals within reach while driving Hazmat loads.

• Ensured accurate BOLs matched trailer placards for compliance.

• Completed monthly refresher courses on safety and road conditions.

• Inspected tires every 200 miles to ensure operational safety. Page 1