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Edward Haydon

Indianapolis,In

Summary

Dynamic delivery driver with a proven track record at Fikes Fresh Brands, Apet Inc and Purolator Courier Corp excelling in route planning and customer service. Known for maintaining a clean driving record and fostering positive relationships with clients. Skilled in logistics and committed to on-time deliveries, ensuring satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail.

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Experienced Delivery Driver offering delivery experience and solid dedication to customer satisfaction. Enhances vehicle longevity and workplace safety with good inspection and maintenance abilities. Apply advanced Spanish skills to enhance service for customers and collaborate effectively with diverse team members.

Physically fit Truck Driver works great with vans and other light delivery vehicles. Supports business objectives by reliably meeting delivery and pickup schedules. Multitasks and solves problems well to stay on top of fast-paced work.

Punctual and efficient Driver known for reliability, route planning and excellent customer interactions. Motivated to provide prompt, friendly, and professional service at all times.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver-Warehouse

Fikes Fresh Brands
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

Package Delivery Driver -Courier

Purolator Courier
06.1975 - 11.1988
  • Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing [Number] pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
  • Picked up and delivered packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Assessed customer drop-off locations to identify safest areas to leave packages, hiding packages behind pillars, beside furniture, or beneath doormats to prevent theft.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
  • Maintained clean driving record and observed relevant traffic laws to reduce risks.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
  • Managed delivery route for optimal use of time and fuel.

Delivery Driver

Apet Incorporated
02.1989 - 10.2016
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

Education

No Degree - Business Management

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
08-1970

High School Diploma -

Emmerich Manual Hchool
Indianapolis, IN
06-1969

Skills

  • Delivery logging
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Package scanning
  • Commercial driving
  • Route planning
  • Dry vans
  • Clean MVR
  • Forklift operation
  • Shipping and packaging
  • Route management
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Dispatch communication
  • Clear communication
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Heavy lifting
  • Positive attitude
  • Pallet jack and hand truck operation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Experienced manual transmission driver
  • Defensive driver training
  • DOT compliance
  • Traffic laws
  • Attention to detail
  • Logistics
  • Delivery scheduling

Timeline

Delivery Driver-Warehouse

Fikes Fresh Brands
01.2016 - 05.2018

Delivery Driver

Apet Incorporated
02.1989 - 10.2016

Package Delivery Driver -Courier

Purolator Courier
06.1975 - 11.1988

No Degree - Business Management

IUPUI

High School Diploma -

Emmerich Manual Hchool
Edward Haydon