truck driver, route salesman, route driver, road driver & route manage

DELVIN DONNELL MEEKS

***** ***** ***

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Cell 973-***-****)

Email: *******@***.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a challenging position where past experience and classroom learning can be utilized to in a business environment

EDUCATION Fed Ex Freight Corporation. Wayne, New Jersey

July 2009-October 2009

• Obtained A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with double/triple and hazardous materials endorsement

• Completion of FedEx Freight Driver Development Course

• Met all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulatory requirements under section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) regulations

Smith Solomon Truck Driving Schools, Inc. Edison, New Jersey

Class & course: 00/332 Tractor Trailer-November 2000 to May 2001

Type of equipment: Freightliners, Kenworth, Peterbuilts, Volvo, Macks, Blue Bird

D.O.T. Exam: 90 Range Skills: 80 Road Skills: 90

Log Skills: 93 Map Reading: 94

Overall G.P.A.: 89.4%

License obtained: CDL Class “A”

American Institute of Banking Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, New Jersey First Fidelity Bank, Newark, New Jersey Accounting Major: September 1988 to May 1991

13-week banking course; all courses relevant

To mathematical business transaction in the baking field Diploma

January 1993-April 1993 G.P.A. 3.5 Barringer High School, Newark, New Jersey 1987

Experience

July 2008 FedEx Freight Corporation. Wayne, New Jersey

To FedEx Freight Corporation provides access to a growing global market place through a network of

Dec 2010 Supply chain, Transportation, business and related information service.

City Driver/ Dock Worker/Road Driver

-Operated tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable) and/or straight trucks

-Performed daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment; Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to and from

a tractor and/or trailer

-Performed freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to: forklift, pallet jack and hand truck

-Secured freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including but not limited to: pallets, straps and rope

-Recoup/repair damaged freight when necessary; Verify and complete required documentation and reports

-Complied with hazardous material regulations and procedures; Collect cash or checks for freight charges, as required, and maintain required documentation

-Followed dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch, including but not limited to: delays, arrivals and equipment problems, as required

-Communicated with customers to determine pick-up or delivery needs and solicits additional business -Demonstrated internal and external customer service; Asked for additional business from customers, and

provide leads to sales for potential new opportunities

-Complied with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures; performed other duties as required.

Jan 2002 Nestle’ Waters North America Inc. New Jersey & Maryland

To Nestlé Waters North America is the nation's largest bottled water company, with many leading domestic

April 2008 and imported brands sold in the United States and Canada.

Route Sales Representative/Delivery

As a Nestlé Waters North America Route Sales Representative I was responsible for creating customer loyalty by providing consistent bottled water delivery and outstanding customer service. I was accountable for performing physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs. over 200 times per day) and uses Commercial Drivers License Class B vehicles (this position did not require a CDL license for application purposes), for bottled water delivery to multiple scheduled customers within a defined area. In addition, as a Route Sales Representative I was held accountable for building and maintaining customer relationships and offers additional products to meet customer needs.

Major job responsibilities:

-Sales Execution ;Responsible for leveraging existing customer base to up sell; Responsible to establish a network of contact for sales opportunities

-Organize leads and follow up with potential customers; Achieve monthly cup and small package distribution goals

-Delivery Execution; Delivered correct product on scheduled delivery days to all customers; Maintenance of necessary delivery information on all accounts

-Anticipated customer needs; Prompt response to all special service requests or needs; Courteous, kind, and friendly during the execution of the delivery process

-Updating incomplete service orders; Team Execution; Ability to support team with decisions and support when needed; Ability and willingness to communicate and participate within team; Ability to problem solve and manage conflict within a team

Jul 2001 Ferraro Foods, Inc, Importers of Marino Products, South Plainfield, New Jersey

to Since 1975 Ferraro Foods has set the standard for high quality products, reliable service and affordability in

Dec 2001 the Italian restaurant and pizzeria food industry.

Truck Driver

As a driver for Ferraro Foods I was held accountable for being dependable for local/OTR servicing of the five boroughs in New York, as well as the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, & Philadelphia. This job consisted of driving Tractor Trailers & straight jobs, both required having a Class A license.

Major job responsibilities:

-Delivered and uploading heavy products to customers; providing customer service by assisting with problem resolution and accepting product returns as required; organize and ensure the most efficient delivery route and schedule

-Gathered appropriate paperwork for signatures and completing all required paperwork and end of shift

-Performed all functions in compliance with all DOT regulations and company safety rules

-Ensured returned products are placed in designated areas with appropriate documentation

-Updated manifest with return reason codes; Informed supervisor of any issues that remain outstanding

Aug 1997 Federal Express Corporation, Newark New Jersey

to FedEx provides access to a growing global marketplace through a network of supply chain, transportation,

Jul 2001 business and related information services.

Material Handler, Airport Operations (November 2000- July 2001)

As a Material Handler I was responsible for providing safe and efficient operation of equipment used for the movement of packages/documents/heavyweight, dangerous goods and ULDs. I also assisted in the buildup/breakdown of pallets containing heavyweight freight. Serve as liaison between company and ULD vendor, as required. Lastly I was responsible for operation of various machinery such as a Belt Loader and Commander 15, by ensuring the timely transport of air worthy containers to selected flights, to guarantee on time delivery.

Shuttle Driver/Handler, Field Operations (August 1997- November 2000)

As a Shuttle Driver/Handler, I was responsible for managing the efficient and safe handling of our customer’s packages and ensuring delivery within the prescribed time frames. In addition, I was responsible for general warehouse duties, working knowledge of the tri-state area, ensure that customer orders were satisfied in a timely manner to meet deadlines, and taking orders, quality control, dispatching, loading freight etc.

May 1991 First Union National Bank, Newark New Jersey

to First Union merged into Wachovia in 2001, the combined entity retaining the Wachovia name

Nov 2000

Unit Leader I & mail Clerk II

I was responsible for routine services associated with the receipt, and sorting of all the company’s postal delivery. Duties included preparation of post; recording of incoming and out going mail; accountable for overnight deliveries; directed couriers for special pick up; directed customer service to couriers seeking delivery information; and understanding of the operation of postage meters; stamping system, copy machines, and business machines.

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