Barry Morrison
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in transportation and project coordination, notably with Ryder Transportation Systems. Excelled in route planning and team building, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and fostering customer relationships, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety and punctuality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flex Driver
Ryder Transportation Systems
05.2022 - Current
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
Tanker Truck Driver
Morristown Express
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate logs and reports regarding on-time delivery of fuel, mileage covered and fuel consumed.
- Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of gasoline, lubricating oil and crude oil to customers.
- Supported customer service objectives by staying in communicating with dispatch and independently resolving common concerns.
- Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
Project Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Material Handler Team Lead
Campbell's Soup/Snacks
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Driver
Morrison Commercial Carriers LLC
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Everest College
Gainesville, FL05-2011
GED -
Dyersburg High School
Dyersburg, TN03-1994
Skills
- Accurate record keeping
- Vehicle maintenance
- Route planning expertise
- Safe driving practices
- Delivery pickup
- Daily logging
- Commercial driving
- Load monitoring
- Team building
- Safe driving techniques
- Problem-solving
- Load securing
- Verbal and written communication
- Route management
- CDL license
- Defensive driving
- Shipping and packaging
- Database management
- Attention to detail
- Punctuality
- DOT compliance
- Order picking and processing
- Staff development
- Customer service
- GPS and route planning
- City and non-city driving
Certification
- Safety Management Systems Training Certificate — Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA).
- National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (DDC) - National Safety Council.
- Electronic Logging Device Compliance Certificate – Various certified ELD providers.
- Alcohol & Drug Testing Regulations Training Certificate – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- Smith System Driver Improvement Institute Certification - Smith System.
- Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Tanker Vehicle Operation Certification — Specialized training centers/organizations related to tanker transport.
- Oversize/Overweight Load Permitting and Escorting Certifications – State Departments of Transportation.
- DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- Cargo Securement Certification - North American Cargo Securement Standard Regulation.
- Hours of Service Compliance Certification – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- Tanker Endorsement – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/[State].
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/[State].
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Timeline
Flex Driver
Ryder Transportation Systems
05.2022 - Current
Tanker Truck Driver
Morristown Express
01.2022 - 05.2022
Material Handler Team Lead
Campbell's Soup/Snacks
10.2021 - 02.2022
Project Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
10.2019 - 03.2022
Driver
Morrison Commercial Carriers LLC
01.2008 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Everest College
GED -
Dyersburg High School
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