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Craig Rankin

Decatur

Summary

Dedicated truck driver with extensive experience. Excelling in safety compliance and freight security. Proven ability to navigate complex routes while maintaining logs, and ensuring timely deliveries. Strong communication and problem-solving skills contribute to effective incident reporting and customer service, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Trucking and Transportation

Premier Trucking
Perkins
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on trucks to ensure all safety regulations were met.
  • Ensured that freight was properly secured in order to prevent damage during transport.
  • Maintained logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Stayed up-to-date on weather conditions, traffic updates, detours, so as not to delay shipments due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Operated commercial motor vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with local traffic laws and regulations.
  • Reported mechanical issues to maintenance staff when necessary.

Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation

GulfMark Energy
Chico
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to ensure safe travel.
  • Cleaned interior and exterior of trucks periodically or as needed.
  • Strictly adhered to company policies related to safety standards and procedures.
  • Ensured cargo was loaded correctly and securely before departing on trips.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents to the appropriate authorities promptly.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on truck engines, brakes, tires, and other components as needed.

Truck Driver

Northwest Propane
Lewisville
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
  • Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.

Truck Driver

GulfMark Energy
Chico
02.2019 - 09.2021
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.

Truck Driver

West Air
Springtown
04.2017 - 02.2019
  • Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
  • Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.

Commercial Truck Driver

Enterprise trucking
Chico
09.2010 - 02.2017
  • Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
  • Delivered goods to customers in a timely manner.
  • Monitored road conditions and reported hazardous situations to supervisors immediately.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to established guidelines.
  • Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.

Commercial Truck Driver

Sandford Oil
Decatur
06.1999 - 09.2010
  • Followed safety regulations and traffic laws while driving the truck.
  • Monitored road conditions and reported hazardous situations to supervisors immediately.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to locate destinations quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles according to established guidelines.
  • Inspected cargo for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery.
  • Checked vehicle's fluid levels, tires and brakes to ensure safe operation.

Education

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
02-1989

High School Diploma -

Kennedale High School
Kennedale, TX
05-1983

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Freight security
  • Log maintenance
  • Traffic navigation
  • Safety compliance
  • Route planning
  • Customer service
  • Incident reporting
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Trucking and Transportation

Premier Trucking
07.2024 - Current

Truck Driver, Crude Oil Transportation

GulfMark Energy
06.2022 - 10.2023

Truck Driver

Northwest Propane
09.2021 - 06.2022

Truck Driver

GulfMark Energy
02.2019 - 09.2021

Truck Driver

West Air
04.2017 - 02.2019

Commercial Truck Driver

Enterprise trucking
09.2010 - 02.2017

Commercial Truck Driver

Sandford Oil
06.1999 - 09.2010

Police Academy - Criminal Justice

Dallas Baptist University

High School Diploma -

Kennedale High School

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