David Davis
Valdosta
Summary
Dynamic Owner/Operator Truck Driver with proven success at Five Star Trucking LLC, enhancing customer relations and ensuring timely deliveries. Skilled in strategic planning and risk management, I excel in maintaining safety standards and optimizing fleet operations. Committed to quality assurance and building effective teams, I consistently achieve operational excellence. Dependable and safety-conscious CDL Class A driver with over 25 years of commercial driving experience, including long-term employment with Pepsi-Cola and current owner-operator experience. Demonstrated history of safe driving, excellent route management, and customer satisfaction. Recognized with 20-Year Safe Driver Award. Adapt at both local delivery, regional hauling and also OTR . experience and I have operated in many fields of driving which include flatbed,dry van,reefer,intermodal,tanker,hazmat,roll off, dump truck.
Diligent company driver with solid background in long-haul and regional transportation. Proven history of managing routes efficiently and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining vehicle safety standards. Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex logistics and resolving delivery challenges effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Five Star Trucking LLC
Valdosta, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Documented paperwork and back office including state required Ifta,Insurance,Driver record,Clearinghouse, Drug and alcohol consortium etc
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
COO/Supervisor in Training/Driver
CLASS INC TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC
Gainesville, FL
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Assisted in leading each shift by delegating duties and assigning specific tasks to 2 employees.
- Developed and implemented safety initiatives to continually improve, achieve and maintain stated safety performance and objectives.
- Partnered with management to coach, discipline and manage employees.
- Built highly productive teams through team building, clear communication and ongoing coaching.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
Delivery Driver Team
McLane Company
Ocala, FL
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Manually unload products using dollies dry ,frozen and refrigerated items
- Maintain electronic driver logs, track product temperatures, and use handheld devices for invoicing
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, adhere to DOT regulations
- Work as a team driver within a 24 hour period
Bulk Delivery Driver/ Driver Trainer
PepsiCo
Pompano Beach, FL
03.1998 - 06.2021
- Transport products on designated routes, unload using pallet jacks or forklifts, and verify delivery accuracy with customers.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Use handheld computers for invoicing, BOL, and VCR Condition to track sales and logistics.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Conducted total of 150 miles of training with each driver.
Driver
Best Roofing
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.1996 - 03.1998
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Private company
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
- Operated Tanker truck, Boom Truck delivering roofing material for commercial and residential customers
Education
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Sunrise, FL06-1993
Skills
- Experienced hazmat Class A driver
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle inspection
- Load security
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Dependable and reliable
- Twic certified
- Boom Truck Crane Operator
- Forklift Operator
- Flatbed Operator and securement
- Electric Pallet Jack Operator
- Intermodal Tanker driver w hazmat
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Named Pepsico “Driver of the Quarter” in numerous years
- Supervised team of two drivers.
- .Driver Trainer
- Owner/Operator
- Back office
Certification
Twic
Supervisor
20 years no accident award
Received 5 , 10 , 15, 20 year non preventable accident
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Five Star Trucking LLC
04.2022 - Current
COO/Supervisor in Training/Driver
CLASS INC TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC
11.2021 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver Team
McLane Company
06.2021 - 11.2021
Bulk Delivery Driver/ Driver Trainer
PepsiCo
03.1998 - 06.2021
Driver
Best Roofing
06.1996 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Piper High School