Adam Ficklin
Clinton,SC
Summary
Hello my name is Adam Ficklin. I am from Clinton, South Carolina and graduated high school in Clinton back in 2006. I’ve been a truck driver for the past 13 years. I’ve been married for 11 years and have 2 children. I have always loved heavy equipment, and my career goals are to find a promising career with room for advancement in the industry of Trucking, commercial/earth moving equipment and/or industrial blasting.
I am hardworking and enthusiastic about learning new things about heavy equipment and blasting inside and out. I'm seeking opportunities to learn new skills and contribute my skills to group success. I have a good work ethic, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Trimac Transport
01.2025 - Current
- Operated commercial vehicles, ensuring timely delivery of goods while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with transportation standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption per regulatory requirements.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate loading schedules and route changes.
Truck Driver
Ray Walker Trucking
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles, ensuring timely delivery of goods while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with transportation standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate loading schedules and route changes.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Truck Driver
R&J Trucking Inc
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Operated commercial vehicles, ensuring timely delivery of goods while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with transportation standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and fuel consumption per regulatory requirements.
- Implemented best practices for load securing to minimize damage during transit and enhance safety.
- Assisted in training new drivers on company policies, safety procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Truck Driver
Orica Mining Services
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Operated commercial vehicles, ensuring timely delivery of blasting products for blasting purposes while adhering to safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and compliance with transportation standards.
- Worked with Quarry personnel and The Blaster in charge to help load shots, stem blasting holes and hook/wire caps and boosters to lead line.
- Gained some hands-on training and knowledge with blasting equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clinton High School
Clinton, SC06.2006
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Quick learner
- Welding experience MIG/TIG/STICK
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Hard working
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Good with my hands
- Clean MVR
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy lifting
- Mechanical tools
- Mechanical capabilities
- Problem-solving capacity
Timeline
Truck Driver
Trimac Transport
01.2025 - Current
Truck Driver
Ray Walker Trucking
01.2022 - 01.2025
Truck Driver
R&J Trucking Inc
08.2020 - 01.2022
Truck Driver
Orica Mining Services
07.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clinton High School