CDL A Delivery Driver Resume


Ibrahim Burgess CDL A Delivery Driver (309) 555-4827 ibrahim.burgess@example.com linkedin.com/example/ibrahimburgess Peoria, IL 61614 STRENGTHS Safe Route Execution Pre trip checks became a steady habit, helping identify equipment concerns before they affected customers or dispatch. Customer Service Clear updates and accurate placement helped receiving teams work smoothly, even when access or timing changed. Food Safety Temperature checks and sanitary handling protected product quality from trailer loading through final customer placement. Independent Planning Route sequencing kept stops organized during overnight work, and dispatch could rely on timely status updates. Freight Handling Hand carts, load bars, and controlled lifting supported safer movement of heavy cases through difficult delivery spaces. SKILLS Class A CDL DOT Regulations Hazmat Guidelines Food Safety Electronic Logs Route Planning Customer Service Basic Math Backhauls Line Hauls Invoice Reconciliation Safe Lifting Straight Trucks SLS Units Load Bars LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY CDL A delivery driver with four years of commercial experience moving dry, refrigerated, and frozen foodservice freight across regional routes. Holds a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and applies DOT regulations, Hazmat guidelines, food safety controls, electronic logging, and safe delivery methods during day, evening, and overnight operations. Handles three axle tractors, 45 to 48 foot trailers, straight trucks, hand carts, pallets, load bars, SLS units, and onboard computers. Completes inspections, invoices, returns, backhauls, line hauls, maintenance reports, and temperature checks with care. Communicates clearly with dispatch, customers, and management when traffic, weather, equipment, product, or access conditions change. Brings steady route organization, sound judgment, courteous service, and dependable execution across demanding delivery environments. EXPERIENCE CDL A Foodservice Delivery Driver Midland Fresh Logistics October 2024 - Present Peoria, Illinois Support regional foodservice distribution through evening and overnight routes, serving restaurant and institutional customers with mixed temperature freight. Manage route sequencing, delivery documentation, equipment checks, product handling, customer communication, and issue escalation while working independently across changing traffic and weather conditions. Execute evening foodservice routes, sequencing stops and paperwork for timely frozen, refrigerated, and dry deliveries. Unload cases with hand carts across docks, ramps, and stairs, placing products in designated storage areas. Monitor trailer temperatures and product condition, separating concerns through sanitary handling and food safety practices. Complete pre trip inspections, DOT electronic logs, maintenance reports, and invoice reconciliation before route closeout. Operate three axle tractors, load bars, pallets, onboard computers, and 45 to 48 foot trailers safely. Build customer trust through accurate scanning, clear exception updates, and orderly product placement at delivery. Commercial Delivery Driver Heartland Route Services October 2022 - September 2024 Bloomington, Illinois Managed tractor trailer deliveries for mixed temperature food and restaurant supplies across scheduled regional routes. Organized stops independently, stabilized freight, processed returns, completed equipment checks, and coordinated with dispatch when weather, traffic, loading, or customer access affected delivery plans. Drove tractor trailer routes carrying mixed temperature freight, organizing stop priorities and delivery documents independently. Stabilized freight with load bars and pallet positioning, reducing movement during departure and multi stop routes. Retrieved damaged goods and customer returns, verified quantities, and delivered backhaul freight for accurate disposition. Reported tire, lighting, brake, trailer, and loading concerns through established maintenance channels before route departure. Moved heavy cases with two wheel hand carts, using controlled lifting and pushing techniques in tight spaces. Communicated route changes with dispatch and customers when weather, traffic, or access conditions altered delivery timing. PROJECTS Regional Foodservice Route Operations 2026 Coordinated mixed temperature delivery work across docks, ramps, stairs, and customer storage areas. Applied route planning, invoice checks, temperature control, safe unloading, and customer communication during demanding regional service runs. Returns and Backhaul Control 2024 Managed damaged goods, customer returns, and backhaul freight through quantity verification, paperwork review, safe transport, and scheduled return handling. Supported accurate product disposition without disrupting planned delivery work. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by route teams for dependable customer communication and orderly product placement during demanding service stops. Selected by dispatch partners as a trusted driver for independent route organization and changing delivery conditions. Maintained a consistent safety focus through documented inspections, careful freight handling, and timely issue escalation. EDUCATION High School Diploma Manual Academy GPA: 3.0 2020 Peoria, Illinois Coursework: English communication, basic arithmetic, workplace safety, physical education CERTIFICATIONS Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License, Illinois 2022 Commercial Driver Training Certificate 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Commercial Vehicles: Three axle tractors, 45 to 48 foot trailers, straight trucks Delivery Equipment: Two wheel hand carts, pallets, load bars Route Technology: Onboard computers, keypads, SLS units Compliance Records: DOT electronic logs, manual logs, maintenance reports Inspection Practices: Pre trip inspections, post trip inspections, vehicle inspections Freight Types: Dry products, refrigerated products, frozen products Food Safety: Temperature control, cross contamination prevention, sanitation Delivery Documents: Customer invoices, completed invoices, damage reports Freight Movements: Backhauls, line hauls, customer returns Safety Standards: Hazmat guidelines, safe lifting, safe delivery methods Route Conditions: Long distance driving, varied terrain, changing weather Customer Operations: Storage placement, receiving areas, delivery timing SKILLS Class A CDL DOT Regulations Hazmat Guidelines Food Safety Electronic Logs Route Planning Customer Service Basic Math Backhauls Line Hauls Invoice Reconciliation Safe Lifting Straight Trucks SLS Units Load Bars PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Commercial Driver Community, engaged in safe driving practices and shared route safety habits with peers. Foodservice Distribution Network, connected with delivery professionals focused on customer service and product integrity. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST