Rene Timms
Virginia Beach
Summary
Motivated professional proficient at driving broad range of commercial trucks. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of experience building client relations, supporting operations, managing logistics, and handling distribution. Results-oriented in high-stress situations with talents in driving multiple types of trucks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Fed Ex Freight
Chesapeake
08.2002 - Current
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Delivery Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
Virginia Beach
09.1997 - 08.2002
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients to meet deadlines for service delivery.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
- Planned and implemented energy-saving changes to transportation services by optimizing capabilities.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the delivery team including assigning tasks, setting deadlines and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Monitored customer feedback throughout the product lifecycle to ensure satisfaction with delivered products or services.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Reviewed code changes prior to deployment in production environment for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated road crew logistics, including scheduling and mileage.
Sgt. Patriot Unit
US Army
El Paso
12.1992 - 08.1997
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency management
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safe driving
- Trailer maintenance
- Customer-oriented
- Tractor-trailer driving specialist
- Logbook management
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Dependable and reliable
- Strong work ethic
- GPS navigation mastery
- Class A commercial Driver's license
Timeline
Truck Driver
Fed Ex Freight
08.2002 - Current
Delivery Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
09.1997 - 08.2002
Sgt. Patriot Unit
US Army
12.1992 - 08.1997