Austin Ruffin
Summary
Experienced truck driver with a strong focus on safety compliance, effective communication, and load logistics. Successfully managed delivery schedules while conducting thorough vehicle inspections, ensuring efficient operations and timely freight transport.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Truck Driver
Roehl Transport
Conley, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Operated regional routes safely and efficiently across multiple states.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch to ensure timely deliveries.
OTR Flatbed Truck Driver
Melton Truck Lines
Tulsa, OK
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Transported flatbed loads across regional routes safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Secured cargo using appropriate tie-down techniques and equipment.
Regional Truck Driver
Epes Transport System, LLC
Greensboro, NC
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Verified accuracy of shipment paperwork before leaving the loading dock or warehouse premises.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of trucks to ensure safe operation and compliance with federal regulations.
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to supervisors immediately.
Truck Driver (OTR)
Fraley & Schilling, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated various truck types for local and long-haul deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and delivery schedules.
Flatbed Truck Driver
Systems Transport
Cheney, WA
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Delivered freight across regional routes using flatbed trucks.
- Secured cargo with straps and tarps to ensure safe transport.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to uphold vehicle safety standards and compliance.
Regional Truck Driver
PTP transport llc
Auburn, AL
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
OTR Reefer Driver
KLLM Transport
Cartersville, GA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for all trips.
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
206th trasportaion company
Opelika, AL
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Army Motor Transport Operator (MOS 88M) provide Army mobility through the transport of personnel and cargo. Motor Transport Operators both supervise and operate wheel vehicles. Operators are responsible for driving wheel vehicles and equipment over a variety of different terrains and roadways both on and off the battlefield.
- Army Motor Transport Operator (MOS 88M) provide Army mobility through the transport of personnel and cargo. Motor Transport Operators both supervise and operate wheel vehicles. Operators are responsible for driving wheel vehicles and equipment over a variety of different terrains and roadways both on and off the battlefield.
OTR Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
Lithia Springs, GA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated long-haul trucks to transport freight across various states.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections for vehicle safety compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals.
Kitchen Staff- Back of House
Chick-fil-A
Phenix City, AL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Contributed to kitchen team by efficiently supporting operations and maintaining workflow
Education
Cyber Security -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, US08.2025
High school diploma -
Central High School
Phenix City, AL, US05.2019
Skills
- Commercial transport and driving
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Physical stamina
- Paperwork management
- DOT compliance
- Load securing
- Flatbed operations
- Logistics coordination
- Military driving experience
- Tractor-trailer expertise
Certification
- Driver's License
- Doubles/Triples Endorsement
- X Endorsement
- CDL A
- CDL
- Tanker Endorsement
Timeline
Regional Truck Driver
Roehl Transport
05.2025 - Current
OTR Flatbed Truck Driver
Melton Truck Lines
02.2025 - 05.2025
Regional Truck Driver
Epes Transport System, LLC
02.2025 - 02.2025
Truck Driver (OTR)
Fraley & Schilling, Inc.
07.2024 - 01.2025
Flatbed Truck Driver
Systems Transport
06.2024 - 06.2024
Regional Truck Driver
PTP transport llc
07.2023 - 05.2024
OTR Reefer Driver
KLLM Transport
02.2023 - 07.2023
OTR Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
08.2022 - 02.2023
Motor Transport Operator (88M)
206th trasportaion company
08.2019 - 07.2023
Kitchen Staff- Back of House
Chick-fil-A
08.2019 - 06.2020
Cyber Security -
The University of Southern Mississippi
High school diploma -
Central High School