Bennie Gibson
Sauk Village
Summary
Service-oriented delivery professional with demonstrated record of road safety and clean driving history. Familiar with logging daily activities, coordinating customer paperwork and collecting payment. Plans and manages efficient routes to maximize deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Hardworking delivery driver with several years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with dot regulations and order verification processes. Accuracy-first approach to delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery driver /installer
Temco Logistics
Tinley Park
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered appliances efficiently to residential and commercial locations.
- Installed appliances
- Removed appliances
- Communicated with dispatch to receive route updates and instructions.
- Managed delivery schedules to optimize time and minimize delays.
- Handled paperwork related to deliveries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding delivery status and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve logistical challenges quickly.
- Followed all safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle according to company guidelines.
Delivery Driver and electric pallet jack driver
Open Kitchen
Chicago
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Load and unload trucks and deliver snacks and food to cps schools and park districts
- Delivered meals promptly to various locations across the service area.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and customer information records.
- Loaded and unloaded food items while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order details and changes.
- Managed route planning for efficient and timely deliveries each day.
Delivery Driver
Aarons Furniture Store
Melrose Park
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Deliver furniture and appliances
- Put together funiture and bedroom sets
- Delivered furniture and appliances to customers in a timely manner.
- Assisted with loading and unloading items from delivery vehicles.
- Communicated delivery schedules with customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Handled customer inquiries and provided product information during deliveries.
- Documented delivery details and obtained customer signatures upon receipt.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Forklift Operator
CENTRAL TRANPORT
Hillside
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Load and unload pallets from semi trucks on the dock from inbound to outbound.
- Staged pallets
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Followed best practices for material handling to minimize damage during transport.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Driver
2 Men and a Truck
Chicago
03.2017 - 03.2018
- I WAS A DRIVER AND MOVER HELPED CUSTOMERS MOVE A LITTLE EASIER LOADED THEY FUNITURE AND ITEMS AND DELIVERED TO THERE NEW HOMES.
- Transported furniture and belongings safely to customer locations.
- Loaded and unloaded moving trucks efficiently and securely.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns during the move process.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
Heavy Equipment Operator and Fork Lift Driver
Headly
Broadview
09.2016 - 02.2017
- WORK PRESSES THAT MADE CAR PARTS AND OPERATED FORK LIFT CARRYING MATERIAL PICKING UP AND DROPPING OFF AT DIFFERENT STATIONS.
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and grading projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment for safety compliance.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors promptly.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of machine usage and maintenance records daily.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Education
high school diploma - math, reading, english, zoology
William H. Wells High School
Chicago, IL 04.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Load & unload
- Materials handling
- Landscaping
- Handyman
- Tree trimming
- Assembly
- Box Truck
- Forklift
- Microsoft Excel
- Moving Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Communication skills
- Truck driving
- Mowing
- Pallet jack
- Good with cash registers
- People skills
- Quick learner
- Task completion
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Organizational skills
- Reach truck
- Cherry picker
- Computer skills
- Distribution center
- Groundskeeping
- Route planning
- Safe driving
- Customer service
- Vehicle inspection
- Appliance installation
- Delivery logistics
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Complaint resolution
- Document management
- Safe driving record
- DOT compliance
- Delivery schedule development
- Vehicle cleaning and maintenance
- Dependable and reliable
- Auto delivery
- Equipment monitoring
- Loading and unloading
- Delivery recordkeeping
- Load management
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Defensive driver training
- Route management
- Shipping and packaging
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy hauling
- Cargo handling
- Materials transport
- Time management skills
- Safe driver training
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections
- Responsible driver
- Commercial driving
- Valid Driver's license
- Goods transport
- Positive attitude
Certification
- CDL C
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Delivery driver /installer
Temco Logistics
05.2025 - 03.2026
Delivery Driver and electric pallet jack driver
Open Kitchen
10.2022 - 12.2024
Delivery Driver
Aarons Furniture Store
10.2019 - 10.2022
Forklift Operator
CENTRAL TRANPORT
07.2018 - 06.2019
Driver
2 Men and a Truck
03.2017 - 03.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator and Fork Lift Driver
Headly
09.2016 - 02.2017
high school diploma - math, reading, english, zoology
William H. Wells High School
04.2008 - 12.2012