Dustin Ferguson
Crestview,FL
Summary
Dedicated trucking professional with strong ethical principles and a commitment to excellence. Leveraged military discipline with wisdom and experience to thrive in the trucking industry. Relocating to Florida about 8 years ago (from Tennessee) was a great decision. Open to new opportunities that align with professional growth and personal values. Willing to relocate to PC for a good opportunity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Performance Foodservice
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered foodservice orders for Performance Foodservice customers on scheduled routes.
- Inspected Freightliner Cascadia tractor/ trailer safety and refrigerated cargo before leaving the yard.
- Loaded and unloaded products following Performance Foodservice handling procedures using hand truck and ramp.
- Verified invoices and delivery paperwork with customers at drop-off.
- Maintained clean vehicle and kept organized trailer condition. Stacked pallets at end of trip.
- Always answered phone and kept good professional relationships with sales people.
- Always kept ELD up to date as well as logged my stops so supervisor and sales know my location.
OTR Box Truck Driver
TransAm Trucking
Olathe, Kansas
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated Kenworth sleeper tractor and 53' reefer trailer on assigned routes across multiple states and weather conditions.
- Pretty much self trained at TransAm Trucking (besides the 5 day orientation). (They didn't send you out with a trainer.)
- Took pride in being trustworthy and keeping my integrity throughout my time there.
- Took only 10 hour breaks( down to the minute) to keep running efficiently.
- Took pride in my backing and maneuver skills after only a few short weeks. (Watched PLENTY of maneuver videos until it "clicked")
- Completed pickup and delivery paperwork with accurate shipment details.
- Reported maintenance concerns promptly.
Welder Helper
Pipeliner's Local 798
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Assisted pipeliner welders with pipe fit-up and joint preparation.
- Handled welding leads, rods, and supplies for welders.
- Cleaned welds and removed slag using grinders and brushes.
- Kept work areas clear, organized, and ready.
Education
CDL A - Trucking
TDI Milton
Milton05-2020
Skills
- I keep a good attitude and outlook on life
- I never call in sick and always answer phone on days off to come in for others
- Older and wiser than ever (46) I've been through the ups 'n downs of life and learned from them (Smooth sailing now)
- Very easy to get along with, trustworthy, and love to learn!
- I have faith and respect for leadership and put trust in them I do my job well with integrity and believe they're doing the best they can (You'll NEVER hear me complain)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- I do have some rigging and flagging experience from my days as a Roustabout on an offshore oil rig.
- Prior experience operating a Genie and also a Skytrak forklift building irrigation pivots for farmers. I got promoted to leadman there. Also welder.
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Performance Foodservice
12.2021 - Current
OTR Box Truck Driver
TransAm Trucking
06.2020 - 12.2021
Welder Helper
Pipeliner's Local 798
05.2016 - 04.2020
CDL A - Trucking
TDI Milton