Michael Ramsey
Winchester,KY
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Hinkle Contracting Company LLC.
Lexington, KY
10.2020 - Current
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Truck Driver
IMI
Lexington, KY
04.2012 - 10.2020
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Managed unexpected emergencies and route changes with calm and professionalism.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
Laborer Operator
Triple D Communications
Nicholasville, KY
01.1998 - 07.2004
- Located utility lines to diagnose and repair issues.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
Education
Construction Management
BCTCS
Lexington, KYSkills
- Commercial driving
- Load security
- Transportation safety
- Vehicle systems
- Efficient trip planner
- Decision-making
- Customer-oriented
- Dependable and reliable
- Clean MVR
- Equipment operation
- Customer service
- Materials transport
- Defensive driving techniques
- Document management
- Vehicle inspection
- Loading and unloading
- Verbal and written communication
- Route logs
- Safe driving
- Equipment maintenance
- DOT compliance
- Basic computer literacy
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving capacity
- Physical stamina and strength
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
Affiliations
Regular workout and exercise routine. Avid outdoorsman, auto mechanics, spending time with family and friends especially my adult children
Accomplishments
Several safe driving awards, employee recognizance awards for no time missed for accidents or injury. Always received quarterly safety bonus awards
Certification
Class A CDL certified
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hinkle Contracting Company LLC.
10.2020 - Current
Truck Driver
IMI
04.2012 - 10.2020
Laborer Operator
Triple D Communications
01.1998 - 07.2004
Class A CDL certified
Construction Management
BCTCS