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Herman Ridgeway

Alachua

Summary

Accomplished CDL Truck Driver with a proven track record, and over 20 years of experience with major companies such as Lowes, Retail Direct and RXO. Recognized for maintaining a clean MVR and achieving zero accidents. Expert in cargo handling and route optimization, demonstrating strong decision-making skills and a courteous demeanor while ensuring compliance with DOT regulations. Reliable and dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Truck Driver

RXO Lagistics
01.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

CDL Truck Driver

Retail Direct
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.

CDL Truck Driver

Lowed Home Improvement
01.2011 - 06.2022
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.

Delivery Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Monitored customer quality metrics and took proactive steps to implement resolutions and restore acceptable levels.
  • Coordinated delivery of contracted solutions at program level and in full accordance with outlined cost, scheduling and quality terms.
  • Fielded customer questions and complaints and rectified issues.
  • Oversaw delivery portfolio encompassing North Central Florida with 150+ deliveries per week.
  • Transitioned clients from sales processing to delivery team by effectively assigning roles and responsibilities and facilitating kick-off activities.
  • Planned delivery routes according to traffic, weather and types of delivery.
  • Supervised delivery staff and general productivity.

Appliance Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
06.2001 - 01.2006
  • Engaged in safe work practices and proper operation of store equipment.
  • Followed up on outstanding or incomplete customer orders, sales or installs.
  • Displayed merchandise to reflect high standards of showroom readiness.
  • Determined customer's specific needs to pair best products and service offerings.
  • Educated customers on use, care and adjustments of appliances.
  • Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order.
  • Diagnosed issues with appliances and made repairs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bradford High School
Starke, FL
05-2001

Skills

  • Licensed Class A commercial driver
  • Maintaining clean MVR
  • Expert driving fork lift, reach lift, order picker
  • Certified Mofette operator
  • Cargo handling
  • Transportation safety
  • DOT compliance
  • Commercial driving
  • Load security
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical tools
  • Inclement weather driving
  • Attention to detail
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Decision-making
  • Tractor-trailer driving specialist
  • Defensive driver training
  • Order picking and processing
  • Air brake certification
  • Heavy haul expert

Timeline

CDL Truck Driver

RXO Lagistics
01.2025 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

Retail Direct
06.2022 - 01.2025

CDL Truck Driver

Lowed Home Improvement
01.2011 - 06.2022

Delivery Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
01.2006 - 01.2011

Appliance Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
06.2001 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Bradford High School

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