Arthur Talabes
Buford
Summary
Professional driver with comprehensive experience in transportation and logistics.
Create consistent and positive customer experiences through proactive management of team activities and store operations. Skillfully monitor and adjust processes to meet changing demands, increase efficiency and boost revenue. Deliver exceptional leadership to all employees.
Qualified Warehouse Order Selector with extensive experience in managing inventory and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Driver
Western Express, Inc.
Nashville, TN
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs and documentation of vehicle operations and mileage.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles to enhance safety standards.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS systems, optimizing route planning to reduce travel time.
- Weight loads to met DOT guidelines
- Follow strict DOT regulations to manage driving time.
- Handled bills of lading, safety certifications and customer communication upon delivery.
Professional Driver
Werner Enterprises
Lithia Springs, GA
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs and documentation of vehicle operations and mileage.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles to enhance safety standards.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS systems, optimizing route planning to reduce travel time.
- Delivered to Ferguson dedicated accountants
- Drove reefers and dry van commerical vehicles.
- Monitored and maintain specific temperatures for sensitive cargo, including verifying reefer unit fuel levels and addressed alarms.
- Understand Food Safety Modernization Act rules to prevent food contamination and spoilage.
- Follow strict DOT regulations to manage driving time.
- Handled bills of lading, safety certifications and customer communication upon delivery.
Professional Driver
Tmc
Des Moines, IA
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across diverse routes, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Maintained accurate logs and documentation of vehicle operations and mileage.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles to enhance safety standards.
- Navigated efficiently using GPS systems, optimizing route planning to reduce travel time.
- Secured loads with straps and chains, trap freight for protection, performed mandated safety checks first 50 miles then every 150 miles or 3hrs.
- Follow strict DOT regulations to manage driving time.
- Handled bills of lading, safety certifications and customer communication upon delivery.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Buford , GA
02.2017 - 07.2025
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
- Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategy.
- Achieved or exceeded business plans on consistent basis by engaging employees in key processes.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.
Customer Service Manager
PepsiCo
Stone Mountain, GA
09.2005 - 02.2017
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.
- Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and issues.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Documented conversations with customers to track requests, problems and solutions.
- Delivered high level of service and support to each customer, paving way for future business opportunities.
Forklift Operator/Order Selector
Publix Distribution Center
Ducula, Ga
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
- Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
- Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
- Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
- Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement in designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Exceeded daily performance metrics by consistently meeting or surpassing established picking goals and standards.
- Increased productivity by quickly locating and picking items using a handheld scanner for barcode verification.
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to transport picked orders to the packing area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gwinnett Technically College
Lawrenceville, GAHigh School Diploma -
Athens Technical College
Athens, GASkills
- Customer relations
- Leadership development
- Driving business growth
- Team management
- Business operations
- Planning and coordination
- Operational improvement
- Supervision
- Merchandising
- Transportation
- Safety protocols
- Punctuality
- Load securing
- Commercial driving
- Route logs
- Order picking and processing
Timeline
Professional Driver
Western Express, Inc.
02.2026 - 04.2026
Professional Driver
Werner Enterprises
12.2025 - 02.2026
Professional Driver
Tmc
10.2025 - 12.2025
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
02.2017 - 07.2025
Customer Service Manager
PepsiCo
09.2005 - 02.2017
Forklift Operator/Order Selector
Publix Distribution Center
01.2001 - 09.2005
High School Diploma -
Athens Technical College
High School Diploma -
Gwinnett Technically College