Demetrius Flournoy
Conyers
Summary
Organized truck driver with extensive experience in delivering freight safely and on time. Expertise in pre-trip inspections, DOT safety compliance, and effective communication with customers and dispatch. Committed to providing exceptional service and fostering strong relationships while ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTL Truck Driver
Averitt Express
Lawrenceville
05.2018 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated with dispatch for load assignments and route updates throughout shifts.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of goods.
- Trained new drivers on company policies and safe driving practices to ensure compliance and safety.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding shipments during delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service at pickup and delivery locations, fostering positive client relationships.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
Truck Driver
Coca-Cola
Atlanta
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Transported deliveries locally and over the road.
- Loaded and unloaded deliveries safely, adhering to load size and content specifications to maintain safety standards.
- Checked vehicle tires, lights, and brakes for safety compliance.
- Invoiced, collected payments, and settled accounts daily to ensure accurate financial records.
- Marked invoices accurately and documented returns and shorts to facilitate efficient inventory management.
Truck Driver
ProDrivers
Norcross
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Loaded and unloaded deliveries safely, ensuring compliance with size and content specifications.
- Maintained accurate DOT log book daily and submitted required documentation on time.
- Positioned dollies and operated landing gear levers to facilitate efficient loading and unloading of semi-trailers.
- Operated delivery vans in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
- Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Truck Driver
Core-Mark International Inc
Smyrna
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Reviewed and confirmed dispatch instructions for accuracy, facilitating timely and efficient deliveries.
- Dropped and hooked trailers, changing equipment configuration to meet load requirements.
- Attended and participated in all driver safety meetings.
- Correctly marked invoices and clearly noted returns and shorts.
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
Atlanta
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Transported deliveries across local and over-the-road routes, ensuring timely arrival for customer satisfaction.
- Loaded and unloaded deliveries safely, considering load size and content to prevent damage and ensure compliance.
- Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner.
- Maintained a daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Performed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle clean and operational, supporting consistent delivery performance.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Decatur
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Transported deliveries locally and over the road.
- Submitted delivery documentation promptly, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted required documentation for regulatory adherence.
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels to ensure safe vehicle operation.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
Hogan Transport
Fulton
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Delivered products to dealer locations on schedule, fulfilling customer requests promptly.
- Dropped and hooked trailers, adjusting equipment configurations to meet delivery requirements.
- Inspected vehicle and immediately reported any defects to a supervisor.
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
- Reviewed and confirmed all dispatch instructions for accuracy and clarity.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions, ensuring compliance and accuracy of paperwork.
Truck Driver
Averitt Express
Atlanta
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Dropped and hooked trailers, changing configuration of equipment to meet transport requirements.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions, identifying and resolving discrepancies in paperwork to ensure compliance.
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes, and fluid levels to maintain vehicle safety and performance standards.
- Reviewed and confirmed all dispatch instructions to ensure accuracy.
- Delivered products to dealer locations as scheduled and as requested.
- Picked up and transported waste safely according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Truck Driver
U.S. Xpress Inc
Tunnel Hill
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
- Delivered products to dealer locations on schedule, meeting customer requests and maintaining service reliability.
- Coordinated transportation of liquid and packaged materials between specified destinations, optimizing delivery routes.
- Transported waste in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring safety and environmental standards.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed the configuration of equipment.
- Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
Installation Technician
Direct Tv
Bethlehem
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Installed machinery, equipment, and replacement parts to ensure operational readiness.
- Executed routine maintenance checklist to uphold equipment functionality.
- Maintained and repaired tools and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
- Connected and disconnected wiring, piping and tubing.
- Moved tools, parts, and equipment between work stations to facilitate operations.
Construction Laborer
R&K Construction
Conyers
06.2009 - 04.2012
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Executed tear-down of existing structures, facilitating timely preparation for new construction.
- Managed loading and unloading of building materials, ensuring availability for construction tasks.
- Installed ladders, scaffolds, and hoists to enable safe and efficient access to roofs for material delivery.
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockdale County High School
Conyers, ga01-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Hazmat certification
- Commercial vehicle operation
- Long-haul driving
- Route optimization
- Air brake knowledge
- Safety procedures expertise
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency readiness
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Schedule management
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Independent work
- Client communication
- Professional conduct
Certification
Hazardous Materials and Tanker Endorsements
Timeline
LTL Truck Driver
Averitt Express
05.2018 - Current
Truck Driver
Coca-Cola
02.2017 - 05.2018
Truck Driver
ProDrivers
09.2016 - 02.2017
Truck Driver
Core-Mark International Inc
03.2016 - 09.2016
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
01.2016 - 03.2016
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
12.2015 - 01.2016
Truck Driver
Hogan Transport
09.2015 - 12.2015
Truck Driver
Averitt Express
03.2015 - 09.2015
Truck Driver
U.S. Xpress Inc
10.2014 - 03.2015
Installation Technician
Direct Tv
04.2012 - 10.2014
Construction Laborer
R&K Construction
06.2009 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Rockdale County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Georgia Southern University