Richard W. Perkins
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated and driven professional with extensive knowledge of the trucking and transport industry, including private and government sectors, both nationally and internationally. Diligent Driver with a strong background in safe and efficient transportation. Successfully navigated diverse routes and consistently maintained timely deliveries, even in challenging conditions. Demonstrated reliability and exceptional problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high standards and achieving outstanding results. Extensive experience in transporting goods safely and efficiently. Known for strong teamwork abilities, adaptability, and focus on meeting delivery schedules. Excellent skills in vehicle maintenance and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver/Mechanic
Seale livestock & transportation LLC.
11.2022 - Current
- Load and Unload cattle
- Maintain maintenance on equipment
- Manage paperwork, BOLS
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Collect payments
- Communicate with shippers and receivers
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Driver/dispatcher
red sky logistics LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Book loads with brokers
- pickup and deliver loads
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
Driver
Blackjack transport
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Pulled refrigerated trailer.
- Run north of Texas and east coast!
Driver/Sweeper
TPSSI
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Operate street sweeper.
- Clean highways and city streets for the state of Virginia
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Truck Driver
Cactus Ready Mix
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Unloaded pneumatic trailers.
- Loaded bins to order specification of plant.
- Operated heavy equipment.
- Performed maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
- Cross train employees for various positions.
- Performed/prepared inspection and safety reports.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Co-owner/Operations Manager/Driver
Eabexpress Trucking
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Coordination - responsible for the timely transfer, shipment, tracking and delivery of goods.
- Secured and cleared carrier cargo loads for transport.
- Managed receipts and disbursements, completion of paperwork/invoices for payment to/from vendors/suppliers/company.
- Routinely performed inventory and inspection reports for approval of payments/receipts of products.
- Maintenance and upkeep of machinery and equipment.
- Assign work details for pick up and deliveries.
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
Truck Driver
Elite Trucking
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Transfer – loading and unloading of material(s).
- Mechanical inspections of transport vehicle(s).
- Secure transport of time sensitive materials/products.
- Receive and approve delivery tickets, bill of loading and tracking reports.
- Manage inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and applicable conditions.
Truck Driver
R-Bar-D Trucking
11.1990 - 05.2016
- Check vehicles to ensure mechanical, safety and emergency equipment in proper working order.
- Collect and verify transportation data for delivery/transport of goods/materials.
- Maintain all receipts, logs, records, and reports.
- Inspect materials, report deficiencies/damage, and quantities and customer delivery specifications.
- Physical trucking of goods and materials over long haul routes and timelines.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Education
CDL License -
04.2025
General Studies -
Belton High
Belton, TX01.1990
Skills
- Initiative-taker
- Collaborator
- Coordination
- Heavy Equipment Ops
- Inventory-tracking control
- Operations
- Mechanical Repairs
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
Certification
CDL License, 01/01/90, Present
Driving Record
Clean driving record - NO claims or damages to goods or transport vehicles (31 years)
Special Qualifications
KBR/Brown n Root- Haliburton, Houston, TX DOD Clearance, 2005-2006 (IRAQ/KUWAIT)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- Video Gaming
- learning and working with AI software
Timeline
Truck Driver/Mechanic
Seale livestock & transportation LLC.
11.2022 - Current
Driver/dispatcher
red sky logistics LLC
10.2021 - 10.2022
Driver
Blackjack transport
06.2021 - 10.2021
Driver/Sweeper
TPSSI
03.2021 - 09.2021
Truck Driver
Cactus Ready Mix
11.2020 - 02.2021
Co-owner/Operations Manager/Driver
Eabexpress Trucking
07.2017 - 11.2020
Truck Driver
Elite Trucking
06.2014 - 06.2017
Truck Driver
R-Bar-D Trucking
11.1990 - 05.2016
General Studies -
Belton High
CDL License -
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