Derrick Ruff
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Talented Truck Driver with good route planning, payment handling and customer service skills. Offering 10plus years of experience and basic maintenance knowledge. Performance-driven and detail-oriented with methodical approach to following through on every need. Experienced Commercial Truck Driver handles different types of loads with skill and efficiency. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic and 10 Plus+ years in logistics.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Owner
Ruff Logistics LLC
2017.08 - Current
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Monitored and managed fuel consumption and expenses for management reporting.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Truck Driver
Indelco Plastics
2014.03 - 2017.08
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Truck Driver
Nrt Leasing
2004.01 - 2006.02
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation -
Associated Training Services
Sun Prairie, WI06.2011
Climate Control Cetificate - Climate Control/Heating And Cooling
Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI06.2010
High School Diploma -
Cody High School
Detroit, MI06.2000
Skills
- GPS and Route Planning
- Customer Relationships
- Delivery and Trip Logs
- Special Equipment Installation
Timeline
Truck Driver/Owner
Ruff Logistics LLC
2017.08 - Current
Truck Driver
Indelco Plastics
2014.03 - 2017.08
Truck Driver
Nrt Leasing
2004.01 - 2006.02
Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation -
Associated Training Services
Climate Control Cetificate - Climate Control/Heating And Cooling
Northwestern Technological Institute
High School Diploma -
Cody High School
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