Billy Richardson
Burleson,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Lead Driver at Transportation Concepts. Proven expertise in delivery planning and team leadership, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for strong communication skills and effective multitasking, consistently achieving high client satisfaction through timely and safe deliveries.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Driver
Transportation Concepts
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during daily operations
- Assisted in vehicle inspections to maintain optimal performance
- Provided ongoing training to new drivers, emphasizing company standards and best practices for efficient operations.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive deliveries, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to client satisfaction.
Yard Spotter
Pacific Rail Services
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated yard trucks to transport containers within terminal efficiently.
- Monitored and maintained safe working conditions in yard area.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of yard tractors, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Provided reliable support during peak periods, effectively managing increased workload demands.
- Promoted safety standards through diligent adherence to company policies and procedures.
Lead Groundsman
Road and Rail
03.2014 - 09.2016
- Operated yard trucks to transport containers within terminal efficiently.
- Monitored and maintained safe working conditions in yard area.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted thorough pre-trip inspections of yard tractors, identifying any necessary repairs or maintenance concerns promptly.
- Provided reliable support during peak periods, effectively managing increased workload demands.
- Promoted safety standards through diligent adherence to company policies and procedures.
Yard Spotter
Lazer Spot
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Operated yard trucks to transport containers within terminal efficiently.
- Monitored and maintained safe working conditions in yard area.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes.
- Implemented best practices for yard organization and traffic flow management.
- Resolved logistical challenges quickly, minimizing delays in operations.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained an organized yard, positioning trailers in designated spaces to optimize workflow.
Industrail Switchman
R. J. Corman
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Trained new conductors on safety procedures and operational guidelines, fostering team competency.
- Collaborated closely with track maintenance crews to facilitate necessary repairs that ensured safe passage for trains.
- Facilitated efficient yard switching operations by directing locomotive movements using hand signals or radio communication effectively.
- Operated and monitored train systems to ensure safe and timely arrivals at designated stations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of cargo manifests, trip logs, and timekeeping records for regulatory compliance.
Industrail Switchman
Road and Rail
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Operated and monitored train systems to ensure safe and timely arrivals at designated stations.
- Facilitated efficient yard switching operations by directing locomotive movements using hand signals or radio communication effectively.
- Collaborated closely with track maintenance crews to facilitate necessary repairs that ensured safe passage for trains.
- Trained new conductors on safety procedures and operational guidelines, fostering team competency.
- Communicated efficiently with crew members to maintain cohesive operations during transit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Godley ISD
Godley, TXSkills
- Delivery planning
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Efficient multitasking
- Team leadership qualities
- Accident prevention strategies
- Driver training
- Safe driving techniques
- Employee scheduling
- Time management proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Risk identification
- Incident response
- Implementing policies
- Safety program development
Timeline
Lead Driver
Transportation Concepts
12.2023 - Current
Yard Spotter
Pacific Rail Services
04.2023 - 12.2023
Yard Spotter
Lazer Spot
09.2020 - 04.2023
Industrail Switchman
R. J. Corman
02.2020 - 09.2020
Industrail Switchman
Road and Rail
09.2016 - 02.2020
Lead Groundsman
Road and Rail
03.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Godley ISD