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Deron Ellington

Tinley Park

Summary

Dynamic Class A CDL Driver with extensive experience at UPS, excelling in vehicle operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of timely deliveries and exceptional customer service. Skilled in pre-trip inspections and load securement, consistently ensuring efficient operations while maintaining strong rapport with clients and dispatch teams.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

UPS
Hodgkins
03.2012 - Current
  • Operated Class A vehicles to deliver packages efficiently and safely.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
  • Navigated delivery routes using GPS technology for timely arrivals.
  • Communicated with dispatch to receive updates and instructions throughout shifts.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.

Class A CDL Driver

Ryder Truck
Bourbonnais
01.2009 - 03.2012
  • Accustom to all DOT and safety regulations
  • Transport on flatbed; coils, bar grating and expanded metals
  • Exhibits an excellent driving record
  • Ability to self-direct
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to travel entire Chicago Land area in all weather conditions

Class A CLD Driver

Industrial Transportation
Cleveland
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Accustom to all DOT and safety regulations
  • Ability to tie down steel tubing products and transport on flatbed
  • Responsible for transporting product from plant to warehouse
  • Maintain tractor trailer
  • Ability to self-direct
  • Rapport with both plant and warehouse staff

Class A CDL Driver / Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Enterprises
Chicago
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Knowledge of all DOT and safety regulations
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to travel entire Chicago Land area in all weather conditions
  • Responsible for product placement and delivery
  • Accountable for payment collections and deposits
  • Maintain work vehicle and product inventory

Security Agent

Investigative Service Agency
Bolingbrook
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Additional security for special events
  • Immediate attention to crowd control
  • Ability to communicate with surrounding management
  • Ability to self-direct and make immediate decisions
  • Rapport with law enforcement agencies
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment

Field Technician

Invisible Fence
Lake Zurich
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Installation of invisible fence system
  • Knowledge of all invisible fence products
  • Responsible for payment collection and daily deposits
  • Maintain work vehicle and inventory
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Capable of traveling the entire Chicago Land area
  • Ability to train customer's pets
  • Made sales calls to potential customers

Laborer

ACE Construction
Crestwood
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Skilled Roofer
  • Ability to work well in a team oriented environment
  • General maintenance
  • Able to operate dump truck on project sites

Warehouse Manager

Frito-Lay
Oak Forest
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for warehouse performance
  • Conduct weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings
  • Training of all new employees
  • Able to self-direct and make immediate decisions
  • Responsible for warehouse computer system
  • Report writing/correspondence skills
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Experienced at shifting and moving combination vehicles
  • Inventory control for warehouse and trailers
  • Maintain pre-trip and post trip of all tractor trailers
  • Uphold all yard safety rules and regulation
  • Coordinate staging for all trailers in the yard
  • Responsible for loading and unloading trailers

Detail Manager

Delta Sonic Car Wash
Glenwood
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Manage Vehicle Detail Operation
  • Responsible for daily , weekly, and monthly operation reports
  • Training of new employees and professional detailers
  • Maintain business of approximately 1,000 vehicle details per month
  • Handle any customer service concerns
  • Conduct weekly manager and professional detailers meetings
  • Increased sales due to promotions on detail services

Skills

  • Vehicle operation
  • Pre-trip inspection
  • Route navigation
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Load securement

Timeline

Class A CDL Delivery Driver

UPS
03.2012 - Current

Class A CDL Driver

Ryder Truck
01.2009 - 03.2012

Class A CLD Driver

Industrial Transportation
01.2008 - 01.2009

Class A CDL Driver / Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Enterprises
01.2007 - 01.2008

Security Agent

Investigative Service Agency
01.2006 - 01.2007

Field Technician

Invisible Fence
01.2005 - 01.2006

Laborer

ACE Construction
01.2003 - 01.2005

Warehouse Manager

Frito-Lay
01.1997 - 01.2003

Detail Manager

Delta Sonic Car Wash
01.1994 - 01.1997

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