Hi, I’m
Allen Rayford
driver
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 4+ years in logistics.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Huffmaster Crisis Security
Guard
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Protect property and lives by patrolling the area
- Monitor entrance of property through surveillance
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents
- Guard against theft and maintain security
- Respond to alarms and calls of distress.
Afimac Global
Guard
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Protect property and lives by patrolling the area
- Monitor entrance of property through surveillance
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents
- Guard against theft and maintain security
- Respond to alarms and calls of distress
- Stop suspicious people and ask for identification
Metro Transportation
Bus driver full time
11.2018 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Local bus operator
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
First Transit / REM Services, Inc.
Bus Driver
06.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
SOUTHEASTERN INDEPENDENT DELIVERY
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
06.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Delivery furniture to warehouse and customers house using tractor trailer
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Transport America
CDL Class A Driver
07.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Otr 48 states
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Conducted post-trip inspections to detect any potential vehicle issues, reporting concerns promptly to management for prompt resolution.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during pickup and delivery interactions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Cannon ball Trucking
Hot Shot Driver
03.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Drove a 1/2 ton to 1 ton truck 40inch gooseneck
- Managed paperwork effectively, keeping accurate records of completed deliveries and communicating any issues promptly.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional service in a timely manner.
- Handled urgent requests efficiently, prioritizing tasks based on client needs and deadlines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining professionalism and timely communication during pickups and deliveries.
- Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate efficient pickup and delivery schedules.
Allied Universal Security Services
Security Guard
08.2016 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Protect property and lives by patrolling the area
- Monitor entrance of property through surveillance
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents
- Guard against theft and maintain security
- Respond to alarms and calls of distress
- Stop suspicious people and ask for identification
Andy Frain Services
Security Officer
09.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Protect and enforce laws on an employer's property
- Monitor alarms and closed-circuit TV cameras
- Control access for employees, visitors, and outside contractors
- Conduct security checks over a specified area
- Write comprehensive reports outlining what they observed while on patrol
- Interview witnesses for later court testimony
- Detain criminal violators.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
Andy Frain Services
Security
08.2014 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Optimized network security by designing and deploying robust firewall configurations.
- Managed and supervised security force personnel and duties.
- Enhanced facility security by implementing effective surveillance and monitoring procedures.
- Oversaw Internet project planning, scheduling, statistics generation and security.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions covering updated TSA policies, procedures, and emerging security threats relevant to transportation security screening operations.
- Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
- Directed security activities at investigation sites.
- Followed designated loss prevention, security and safety practices.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
Walgreen DC
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
10.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Forklift operation, troubleshooting, picking items without use of automation, and/or riding and placing cases in a tram
- Shipping: Some positions require pushing carts and stacks of totes on wheeled dollies and loading trucks
- Others are working at an audit station or handling UPS/FedEx outgoing shipments
- Returned Goods: Sorting and determining appropriate action for items returned from stores
- Location Control: Determining proper location for all inbound and outbound products
- Counters: Taking inventory of products'
John Henry Food Pro
Warehouse Supervisor
06.2005 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Forklift operation, troubleshooting, picking items without use of automation, and/or riding and placing cases in a tram
- Shipping: Some positions require pushing carts and stacks of totes on wheeled dollies and loading trucks
- Others are working at an audit station or handling UPS/FedEx outgoing shipments
- Returned Goods: Sorting and determining appropriate action for items returned from stores
- Location Control: Determining proper location for all inbound and outbound products
- Counters: Taking inventory of products'
Professional guard and patrol
Security Guard
11.2010 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Protect property and lives by patrolling the area
- Monitor entrance of property through surveillance
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents
- Guard against theft and maintain security
- Respond to alarms and calls of distress
- Stop suspicious people and ask for identification
Texas School Business
Extern for Medical Assistance
10.2010 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Performed extern training for medical assistance did vitals sign file medical record receive payment wrote prescription injection referrals and etc.
- Increased student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures.
- Managed resources effectively by ordering supplies as needed while adhering to budget constraints, maintaining an efficient classroom setting.
- Enhanced practical knowledge for students by organizing field trips and guest lectures.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication through regular updates and progress reports, leading to increased parent involvement in education.
- Assisted nursing team with answering phones and updating medical charts.
Education
MacArthur Senior High SchoolHouston, TX
GED
Technical Or Vocational School
vocational from Criminal Justice
12.2009
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
Associate from culinary arts
01.2007
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe Driving Practices
- Dependable and reliable
- Transportation safety
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
Certification
- PERC Card
- Hazmat endorsement
- Class B CDL
- Certified Forklift Operator
- CDL A
- Tanker Endorsement
- Double and tripple endorsements
- Passenger Endorsement
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Driver's License
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- CDL C
- X Endorsement
- Non-CDL Class C
- Guard Card
- Armed Security License
- CDL
- CDL B
Additionalinformation
8+ Years, 10+ Years, 2+ Years
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Bus Driver
First Transit / REM Services, Inc.
06.2022 - 03.2023
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
SOUTHEASTERN INDEPENDENT DELIVERY
06.2020 - 01.2021
Bus driver full time
Metro Transportation
11.2018 - 04.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Transport America
07.2018 - 04.2019
Hot Shot Driver
Cannon ball Trucking
03.2018 - 12.2018
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2016 - 04.2018
Guard
Huffmaster Crisis Security
07.2015 - Current
Guard
Afimac Global
01.2015 - Current
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
09.2014 - 09.2017
Security
Andy Frain Services
08.2014 - 02.2017
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator
Walgreen DC
10.2012 - 03.2014
Security Guard
Professional guard and patrol
11.2010 - 03.2011
Extern for Medical Assistance
Texas School Business
10.2010 - 11.2010
Warehouse Supervisor
John Henry Food Pro
06.2005 - 07.2013
MacArthur Senior High School
GED
Technical Or Vocational School
vocational from Criminal Justice
Houston Community College
Associate from culinary arts
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