Kerry Richards
Summary
Retired Long Haul Tractor Trailer Driver with 28 years of experience and multiple driving safety awards. Achieved 3 million safe driving miles while maintaining a consistent record of safety on every trip. Delivered on-time shipments through effective time management, adaptability, and problem-solving.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Long Haul Tractor Trailer Driver
Fex Ex LTL/ Watkins
Salt Lake City
05.1998 - 06.2022
- Operated tractor trailers to deliver freight efficiently across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to uphold vehicle safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and freight deliveries for record-keeping.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to facilitate on-time deliveries and optimize route efficiency.
- Adhered to all traffic laws and regulations while driving in various conditions.
- Processed and submitted delivery records to supervisor for review.
- Followed regulatory, environmental and DOT requirements to avoid accidents and damage to transported products.
- Communicated with dispatch, plant operators, other drivers and customers to provide best-in-class service.
- Monitored weather forecasts to anticipate conditions and plan safe long haul trips across multiple states.
- Ensured compliance with federal hours of service regulations during long hauls across state lines.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips, logging and reporting mechanical problems.
- Operated safely and consistently by conducting DOT pre-trip inspections according to established criteria.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorizations and pickup documentation to comply with corporate procedures.
- Reported mechanical issues to maintenance staff for repair or replacement.
- Received training on safe driving techniques such as defensive driving maneuvers.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating the tractor trailer in accordance with DOT guidelines.
- Connected and disconnected trailers from tractor and converter dollies at loading docks.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Long Haul Truck Driver
Willis Shaw
Boise
10.1995 - 05.1998
Education
CDL - Truck Driving Course
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 05.1991 - 05.1995
High School Diploma - General Studies
Southport High School
South Port, IN 05.1970 - 05.1973
Skills
- Route planning
- Route optimization
- Freight handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Log maintenance
- Driver safety
Timeline
Long Haul Tractor Trailer Driver
Fex Ex LTL/ Watkins
05.1998 - 06.2022
Long Haul Truck Driver
Willis Shaw
10.1995 - 05.1998
CDL - Truck Driving Course
Salt Lake Community College
05.1991 - 05.1995
High School Diploma - General Studies
Southport High School
05.1970 - 05.1973