- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Historical Exploration
- Train Travel
- Road Trips
Loyd Wheat III
Big Lake
Summary
Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.
Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Owner/Operator
L W Logistics LLC
10.2020 - 12.2025
- Duties: Management, Administration, Loading and Unloading freight, Route planning, Delivering Merchandise to customer(s).
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety standards.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, deliveries, and vehicle maintenance.
- Operated various delivery vehicles, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods.
Owner/Operator
L W Express Cleaning Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Developed training programs for new hires to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain cleanliness standards and customer satisfaction
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Managed daily operations to ensure high-quality cleaning services for residential and commercial clients
Hi/Lo Driver
Restaurant Depot
09.2010 - 10.2013
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory organization, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies in product counts.
- Regularly exceeded performance expectations, earning recognition from management for dedication and commitment to the role.
- Conducted routine inspections of hi-lo machinery to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
- Operated high-low equipment to efficiently move inventory within warehouse environment.
Technician Installer
Direct TV/ Premier Communication
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Performed routine maintenance on installation tools and hardware for optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with satellite systems and equipment.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives, minimizing downtime for service disruptions.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in installations and repairs.
Driver
A.D.S. (Advance Delivery Systems Inc.)
12.2006 - 04.2009
- Operated various delivery vehicles, ensuring timely and safe transport of goods.
- Adhered to all local and federal traffic regulations during deliveries.
- Managed efficient route planning using GPS technology for optimal delivery times.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate loading and unloading of shipments.
Sub-Contractor
E.M.C (Environmental Maintenance Contractors)
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Duties: General Laborer, Demolition, Equipments Operator, Framing, Dry walling, Site Cleaning, and a host of other duties involved. Supervising onsite projects appointed by the GC or the CM.
- Inspected work sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and maintenance tasks.
Warehouse/Driver
Werner Electrical Supply
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse.
- Prepared for loading operations by assembling necessary equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts according to specific job requirements at each warehouse location.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills when confronted with unexpected challenges during the delivery process, promptly addressing issues to maintain client satisfaction.
- Ensured timely deliveries by maintaining accurate schedules and optimizing routes.
Service Technician
C.C.I.
02.1998 - 07.2003
- Duties: Computer Repair, Hardware/Software Installation, support and troubleshooting assistance, servicing and replacing systems as needed. I also performed Light Sales, Customer Service, Field Operations, also Sub-Contracted with Nortel Communications and Cormac Inc. where I serviced the fiber optics bunkers sites throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. I also performed (Cat 5) network cable installations on (commercial and residential).
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, identifying potential problems before they escalated.
Receiving Clerk
North American Outdoor Group
05.1996 - 04.1997
- Receiving freight, Forklift Operator, Light Data Entry, Inventory Control/Auditing, and performing a variety of other warehouse task. Also performed month end reports as instructed.
- Conducted quality inspections on received products, maintaining high standards.
- Processed incoming shipments efficiently, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
Education
Associate of Science - fundamental business knowledge, corporate business management tactics, accounting and payroll, human resources, and supply management
MSB (Minnesota School of Business)
Brooklyn Center, MNCertificate/License - Barber History, Barbering and Styling, Cutting, Trimming, Shop Management and Merchandising, Pertinent State and local laws, and rules
Cain's Barber College Inc
Chicago, IL01-1989
Architectural Drafting (AAS) - Architectural Drawing I, Architectural Drawing II, General Construction, General Construction Advance
Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL01-1987
Diploma - General Studies, Maths, Science, English, Social Studies, College Prep Courses, Art I,II,III,IV
St.Willibrod Catholic High School
Chicago, IL01-1984
Skills
- Computer Hardware/Software installation, Mechanical and Technical skills
- Warehouse – Shipping, Receiving (UPS & FED EX), Order Filling, Inventory control, Data Entry
- Forklift Operator – Standup and Sit down, Experience in operating multiple warehouse equipments
- Driver – OTR Straight truck and Delivery Experience
- Management, Customer Service, Accounts Payable/Receivables, Field Operations, Indoor and Outdoor Sales
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Project Management Institute
- American Marketing Association
Interests
Timeline
Driver Owner/Operator
L W Logistics LLC
10.2020 - 12.2025
Owner/Operator
L W Express Cleaning Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2019
Hi/Lo Driver
Restaurant Depot
09.2010 - 10.2013
Technician Installer
Direct TV/ Premier Communication
05.2009 - 06.2010
Driver
A.D.S. (Advance Delivery Systems Inc.)
12.2006 - 04.2009
Sub-Contractor
E.M.C (Environmental Maintenance Contractors)
09.2004 - 12.2006
Warehouse/Driver
Werner Electrical Supply
09.2003 - 09.2004
Service Technician
C.C.I.
02.1998 - 07.2003
Receiving Clerk
North American Outdoor Group
05.1996 - 04.1997
Certificate/License - Barber History, Barbering and Styling, Cutting, Trimming, Shop Management and Merchandising, Pertinent State and local laws, and rules
Cain's Barber College Inc
Diploma - General Studies, Maths, Science, English, Social Studies, College Prep Courses, Art I,II,III,IV
St.Willibrod Catholic High School
Associate of Science - fundamental business knowledge, corporate business management tactics, accounting and payroll, human resources, and supply management
MSB (Minnesota School of Business)
Architectural Drafting (AAS) - Architectural Drawing I, Architectural Drawing II, General Construction, General Construction Advance
Olive Harvey College
Other Experience(s)
I've also worked with various Temporary Services such as Peak Staffing, ATA, Kelly Services, Spherion, in which I worked a variety of different jobs on assignments. A couple being Solar Plastics (Delano, MN) where I worked as a Machine Operator/Plastic Mold Injections, and the other being M-Pact Corp.(Rogers, MN) where I performed CNC, Punch Press Operations.