Derrick Somerville
Covington
Summary
Dynamic truck driver with proven expertise at General Logistics Inc in route planning and load verification. Skilled in vehicle inspections and customer notifications, I consistently ensured timely deliveries and minimized support calls. My commitment to safety and efficiency drives my success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
General Logistics Inc
Davenport
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
Truck Driver
US Xpress
Chattanooga
10.2018 - 06.2024
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
Warehouse Associate
Walmart
Winterhaven
09.2007 - 09.2018
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Education
Roadmaster Drivers School of Memphis
Millington, TN09-2018
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, TNSome College (No Degree) -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspection
- Load verification
- Paperwork processing
- Traffic law compliance
- Customer notification
Timeline
Truck Driver
General Logistics Inc
06.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
US Xpress
10.2018 - 06.2024
Warehouse Associate
Walmart
09.2007 - 09.2018
Roadmaster Drivers School of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Middle Tennessee State University
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