Summary
Work History
Education
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Derrick Ricks

Derrick Ricks

630 S. Monroe Street,MD

Summary

Accomplished CDL A OTR Driver with a solid history of safe driving and efficient route planning, demonstrated during tenure at U. S. Express. Expert in vehicle inspection and maintenance, complemented by strong conflict resolution abilities. Achieved a record of zero accidents, showcasing commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Work History

CDL A OTR Driver

U. S. Express
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.

CDL Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group, PFG
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.

CDL Truck Driver (car Hauler)

D2D TRANSPORTATION LLC
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.

CDL Truck Driver

STILL TRUCKING LLC
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.

Education

Building And Construction -

North American Trade School
Woodlawn, Md

Commercial Driving Course -

UWG Tech
Carrollton, Ga
03.2016

Skills

  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Safe driving practices
  • Defensive driving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Route planning expertise
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Load securement
  • Commercial driving
  • Load security
  • Time management
  • Class A commercial Driver's license
  • Auto delivery
  • Mechanical tools
  • Vehicle inspection
  • DOT compliance
  • Vehicle systems
  • Trailer maintenance
  • Decision-making
  • Emergency response
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist
  • Long-haul driving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • OTR driving
  • Lift up to 125 pounds

Timeline

CDL A OTR Driver

U. S. Express

CDL Delivery Driver

Performance Food Group, PFG

CDL Truck Driver (car Hauler)

D2D TRANSPORTATION LLC

CDL Truck Driver

STILL TRUCKING LLC

Building And Construction -

North American Trade School

Commercial Driving Course -

UWG Tech
Derrick Ricks